Job Description
Director of Finance and Operations (Mozambique)
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Position Category: Local hire, paid in country
Posting Date: 05/29/2024
Deadline Date: 09/30/2024
Starting Date: 12/01/2024
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the financial, contractual, and operational management of the award in compliance with JSI policies and procedures and donor regulations;
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Engage with the JSI/Country Finance & Operations Director to ensure coordinated support across logistics, procurement, human resources, and information technology functions;
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Coordinate with the JSI/Country Finance & Operations Director to ensure project compliance with local statutory, tax, and labor requirements. Support in-country audits as required;
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Support the Chief of Party/Project Director with regular and ad-hoc project reporting/budget preparation/activity requests;
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Coordinate with the centralized F&O team to oversee project procurement needs and logistical support;
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Lead the development and monitoring of project budgets, including financial forecasts, expenditure tracking, and review of all invoices;
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Approve monthly project financial reports and tools (including budget tracking, obligation tracking, financial accounts, accruals reports, donor reports) and ensure timely submission to the JSI/US or donor;
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In coordination with the country accounting team, approve project expenditures (Quickbooks), facilitate month end project reporting to the US; ensure the complete documentation and accountability of all financial transactions in accordance with JSI policies;
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Manages the financial and administrative aspects of all sub-agreements under the award/project, supporting and monitoring local sub-recipients to ensure sound financial management, operations, and compliance; contribute to capacity building of local partners in compliance and financial management;
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Oversee the monitoring of project cost-share generation, tracking and reporting;
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Ensure accurate and timely project financial and contractual information is readily available for the JSI/US team, donor, and project leadership for decision-making; and
- Ensure cost savings / effectiveness and reasonableness in all allocated expenses for the project.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree required in business administration, finance, accounting, or other relevant field. Professional accounting certification preferred.
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Minimum 10 years of work experience at a senior level finance and operations position with an international organization working with USAID on large scale, complex projects ($25 million USD). Advanced knowledge and experience with accounting software QuickBooks.
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Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in accounting, financial planning and management, and procurement, among other management support areas/functions, as required.
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Experience in developing and managing a donor funded grants program.
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Demonstrated supervisory experience.
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Previous experience in the implementation of health or development programs in Mozambique is preferred.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written English and national language communication skills.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 09/30/2024.
No phone calls please.
Principals only please.
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