Counterpart International, Inc. (Counterpart) is currently seeking a Senior Finance and Compliance Manager for the USAID-funded 5-year, Supporting the Efforts of Partners (STEPS) activity in Malawi. The program will provide support to enhance organizational capacity and internal governance of targeted Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), including a subset of CSOs working in the HIV/AIDS and Malaria sectors, enabling them to increase impact in their respective sectors, at both the local and national level. The scope of STEPS activity will be accomplished through two components: 1) Organizational Capacity Development (OCD) and 2) sub-grant awards and management. With the support and under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP), the Senior Finance and Compliance Manager will be responsible for all aspects of financial project management as well as coordination of all financial activities. The Sr. Manager should have a fluency and experience in the areas of: financial management, accountability, negotiations, auditing, as well as USAID rules and regulations governing all aspects of financial and administrative management and oversight of programs. The Sr. Finance and Compliance Manager will have a close coordinating role with the Sr. Grants Manager.
The anticipated position will be based in Lilongwe, Malawi. Malawi nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establish financial management systems, procedures and controls and review them on a regular basis to ensure compliance, transparency and effective utilization of resources.
• Manage program budget and oversee all financial disbursements and procurement ensuring compliance with US government regulations and Counterpart policies.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the finance team, mentoring and building their capacity.
• Provide training and technical assistance in financial management to local sub-grantees.
• Monitor program burn rate and support the development of pipelines, burn trackers, accruals and spending projections.
• Ensure timely submission of all financial reports, records, files and cash requests to Counterpart headquarters.
• Oversee development of key HR policies and personnel manual, and ensure their adherence to local labor laws.
• Calculate and pay employee salaries and taxes and other tax reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.
The anticipated position will be based in Lilongwe, Malawi. Malawi nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establish financial management systems, procedures and controls and review them on a regular basis to ensure compliance, transparency and effective utilization of resources.
• Manage program budget and oversee all financial disbursements and procurement ensuring compliance with US government regulations and Counterpart policies.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the finance team, mentoring and building their capacity.
• Provide training and technical assistance in financial management to local sub-grantees.
• Monitor program burn rate and support the development of pipelines, burn trackers, accruals and spending projections.
• Ensure timely submission of all financial reports, records, files and cash requests to Counterpart headquarters.
• Oversee development of key HR policies and personnel manual, and ensure their adherence to local labor laws.
• Calculate and pay employee salaries and taxes and other tax reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements/QUALIFICATIONS:
• A university degree in finance, business administration, or related field is required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working with international NGOs.
• At least six (6) years’ work experience in financial management with experience and knowledge of international donor programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USG rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with sub-grants management a plus.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Quickbooks accounting software.
• International experience preferred. Prior experience in Africa, and in particular in Southern or East Africa, highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, ability to work well in a team environment. Previous capacity development experience preferred.
• English fluency is required.
• A university degree in finance, business administration, or related field is required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working with international NGOs.
• At least six (6) years’ work experience in financial management with experience and knowledge of international donor programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USG rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with sub-grants management a plus.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Quickbooks accounting software.
• International experience preferred. Prior experience in Africa, and in particular in Southern or East Africa, highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, ability to work well in a team environment. Previous capacity development experience preferred.
• English fluency is required.
