CARE
seeks a Finance and Operations Manager to be based in Kenya
for an anticipated five-year USAID - funded project to assist the needs of
orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs).
This position is subject to project award and funding.
This position is subject to project award and funding.
International
relocation and allowances may be available.
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee
day-to-day operations and financial management of the project.
- Collaborate
closely with the Chief of Party, CARE’s Country Director, and other senior
project staff to ensure compliance with USAID requirements in all
financial, administrative, and other operational areas.
- Collaborate
with program leads to identify resources that help the program meet its
goals, deliverables, and milestones.
- Contribute
to the development of annual work plans and translate the work plan to
line items in order to develop annual and project budgets.
- Coordinate
input for the annual budgeting process with the Chief of Party and
partners.
- Develop
budgets, and budget forecasts, and monitor budgets on an on-going basis.
- Monitor
expenses against the program budget, and provide precise, detailed,
reports during project start-up and throughout implementation and
close-out.
- Manage
all aspects of procurement, from planning to purchasing, in compliance
with CARE’s policies and standards.
- Review
periodic financial and operations reports with the Chief of Party, Country
Director, and other program leads.
- Take
the lead on addressing any issues that might impact the program achieving
its goals.
- Ensure
compliance with all USAID regulations and CARE policies, practices, and
regulations.
- Advise
project staff on donor requirements; provide training on financial
management, recordkeeping, operational systems, and policies as needed.
- Analyze
project expenses, including partner financial reports, on a monthly and
quarterly basis.
- Coordinate
with partner organizations to ensure consistent, effective, and efficient
use of project resources.
- Monitor
financial performance and progress toward objectives.
- Provide
information, advice and technical assistance to partners and sub awardees
on project related compliance issues such as financial reporting
requirements, audit reports, procurement, and award monitoring.
- Review
and audit sub awardees’ reports, budgets, expenses and proposals to ensure
compliance with award terms and USAID regulations and maintenance of
accurate financial records.
- Ensure
preparation and submission of complete and accurate financial reports and
cash requests to CARE and USAID.
- Maintain
effective linkages between technical components and finance and
administrative functions within the project.
- Prepare
all required documentation for accounting and audits.
- Supervise
and mentor project operations and finance staff.
Minimum
qualifications:
- Master’s
degree in Business Administration, or equivalent degree/s in finance,
accounting, commerce, or closely related field.
- Minimum
of 7 years’ experience managing financial, accounting, and operations
functions for large, multi-faceted USAID projects
- Experience
with USAID project accounting requirements and experience in creating,
utilizing, and managing systems and staff that ensure compliance with
those requirements.
- Experience
in budget monitoring and managing financial reporting requirements.
- Minimum
of four years of progressively responsible supervisory experience,
including direct supervision and mentoring of a team of operations and
financial staff.
- Balance
of strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated
success in achieving results under challenging implementation
circumstances.
- Willingness
to travel in project areas.
- Fluency
in English.
CLICK HERE to apply online
Closing Date: 22 Sep 2016
