For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues of approximately $174 million.
Finance and Operations Manager, Malawi
We are currently seeking a Financial Manager for an upcoming USDA-funded multi-year program in Malawi. The project aims to improve Malawi’s SME agro-processing sector for value addition and increased trade in key value chains, including groundnuts, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and sweet potatoes. The position is contingent upon ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program. Responsibilities include:
Finance
- Ensures all project financial transactions are allowable, reasonable and allocable and within the established financial management policies of ACDI/VOCA and USDA.
- Oversees preparation of annual budgets in collaboration with key program staff; responsible for contracts/sub-grantees, procurement activities; monitors project budget; facilitates monthly internal budget/programming and exchange of information among staff.
- Leads preparation of overseas cash accountability reports for all project transactions and ensures timely submission to HQ.
- Updates Accounting and Finance Manual as necessary in coordination with HQ.
- Provides technical assistance on financial management to partners or sub-grantee, if requested.
- Manages cash flow funds to assure fund availability for programmed project activities.
- Provides oversight to junior level financial and office operations staff.
- Provides assistance and coordination during periodic financial audits.
- Oversee procurement of project equipment based on ACDI/VOCA Procurement Guidelines.
- Prepare monthly tracking sheets reflecting allowable costs vs. actual expenditures.
Operations
- Serves as primary point of contact/advisor on all matters pertaining to administrative and financial support with ACDI/VOCA Headquarters.
· Provides the necessary managerial, logistical and administrative support required for the fulfillment of deliverables including budget, finance, human resources management, general services/facilities and logistics.
· Provides effective management of human resources of the project, including direct supervision of all staff on administrative/financial matters and hiring of staff and consultants with support from administrative and/or finance assistant.
· Ensures compliance with USAID and ACDI/VOCA regulations and procedures and local labor laws.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in accounting, business, or finance preferred; minimum of bachelor’s degree required.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in accounting and financial management on complex development projects with international organizations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in accounting, financial management and procurement systems is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience management and control systems, especially grant management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, strong negotiation, diplomacy, and team work skills.
- Sound working knowledge of information technology; experience in the usage of office software programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance comprehension of spreadsheet and database programs.
- Good written and spoken English required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E55C6D361D43515B7E59192F775717690D627... phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
