Position Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Position Summary:
The Senior Finance Specialist will ensure full financial and contractual compliance of all project activities with USAID regulations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Work with the contractor’s internal auditing system and Financial Comptroller to establish internal control systems, quality assurance, and accounting and financial reporting protocols for local subcontractors and/or sub-grantees.
Supervise activity financial staff and program budget matters, including managing accounting and disbursement needs, verifying procurement compliance with USAID and contractor’s financial guidelines, managing sub-grants, overseeing staff and partner CSO training in financial systems, and assuring timely financial reporting to USAID.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Masters of Business and/or Public Administration, Masters in Accounting and/or Financial Management, or appropriate equivalent Master’s-level academic degree;
- At least 8 years’ experience in financial management of international development activities with increasingly levels of responsibility;
- Working experience in Africa preferred; and
- Must be professionally proficient in written and spoken Portuguese (ILR 3+) and English (ILR 3+).
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*895FC71...
