Finance and Administration Manager Job Vacancy at World Vision Zimbabwe

Job Title:    Finance and Administration Manager Zimbabwe    Application Deadline Date:    01 Jul 2012
Position Location:    Harare    Position Start Date:    01 Sep 2012
Region:    Africa\Southern Africa    Position End Date:   
Requisition Category:    International    Recruitment Priority:    Need Immediately
Country Name:    Zimbabwe    Program/Office Name:    Zimbabwe
City/Province:    Harare    Employee Type:    Expatriate
Job Grade Level:    16    Recruitment Status:    Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post?    Family - Spouse with Children       
        Requisition Num:    2012AFSCMAA-8VGKRS


PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Finance and Administration Manager (F&A Manager) will be responsibility for the management and oversee the financial management of the project cash from stage to close-out. Support corporate, team and regional colleagues in achieving their goals of funding integration including financial accountability, staffing, and work planning, and reporting. At least 4 years of the international development experience of a F&A Manager must involve implementation and management of large-scale program activities. The applicant will provide detailed financial analysis, reporting, system and process development, training and support to international program funding, including cash, commodity grants or privately funded programs. Implement, process, and coordinate program accounting activities between program finance and corporate finance that supports corporate, team and regional colleagues in achieving their goals of funding integration and quality programming


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

        Ensure data integrity and accuracy of all awarded, proposed, and submitted grants as well as grant opportunities entered into the Grant Management System (GMS) system.
        Prepare monthly and/or quarterly grant revenue projections and necessary reports in coordination with regional teams in support of corporate mandates and budget requirements. Review all grant financial reports from the field ensuring compliance.
        Provide analysis of financial data as needed by the Regional Teams and/or field programs.
        Review and approve all budget proposals and/or cost proposals prepared by the Grant Finance Managers in the National Office and/or field offices before submission to grantor/funding agency or other donor.
        Provide support to the reserve management system to ensure proper allocation of resources to match commitments. Facilitate allocation processes, and where applicable, ensure field allocations are in compliance with USG regulations.
        Support the annual strategic planning/budgeting process by providing support and analysis of financial data and organizing the monthly and year-end reconciliation process, including the reconciliation of PBAS with the system for grants.
        Where applicable, monitor and report on monetization programs, including analysis of spending against budgets and actual income received, the tracking of monetization shipments, Ocean Freight
        Reimbursements and inland transport costs.
        Provide training and capacity building to both programs staff based in the United States and partnership staff based in the field including: computerized training, facilitation of needs-based training sessions, and performing financial capacity assessments.
        Keep abreast of rules and regulations covering financial management of grants from U.S. government, multilateral agencies or other donor entity and communicate with leadership as changes occur that impact existing protocols.
        Provide technical support to national offices with proposal preparation requiring specialized knowledge relating to lead or sub-grantee budget negotiation compliance assessments.
        Develop financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
        Coordinate multi-year financial planning and annual budgeting and allocation process.
        Attend and participate in the leadership of daily devotions and weekly Chapel services

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

        REQUIRED:
        Bachelors or Master's degree (accounting, finance or international business)
        5 to 8 years of accounting and/or grants management experience required. CPA or other professional accreditation preferred. Work in an international/domestic relief and development organization recommended. 40 hours of continuing professional education required annually in this position
        A minimum of 3 years of experience in the management of programs funded by the U.S. Government, including experience managing finance for USAID-funded projects, or other donors.
        Leadership skills of large and diverse teams; diplomacy, strong presentation skills, speaking and writing. Excellent oral and written English skills required.
        In-depth knowledge of USAID financial management rules and regulations
        Excellent communications and management skills.
        Excellent command of Excel.
        The candidate should be a self-starter who is able to motivate team members to achieve common goals.

        PREFERRED:
        Proven ability in the management of large integrated programs in developing countries
How to Apply;
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