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• Prepares and supervises the processing
  of vendor invoices and timely payments
• Reviews and ensures proper supporting
  documents and approval for all vouchers and payments
• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of
  project financial transactions and monthly project invoices. Reviews and
  approves project and home office payments for contract (e.g., expense
  reports, subcontractor, consultant, and vendor invoices).
• Monitors day-to-day financial activity
  on the project including electronic banking for disbursements to workshop
  participants, vehicles usages, fuel cost reimbursements, and etc.
• Prepares and verifies accuracy of the
  Monthly Field Office Expense Reports before submitting to the HQ by its
  monthly deadline
• Implements processes and procedures to
  ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Ensures timely deposit of all payroll
  related taxes
• Reviews and approves all billings prior
  to distribution to client
• Documents accounting processes and
  procedures to identify internal controls and improve efficiencies.
• Manages project financial performance in
  consultation with the Chief of Party (COP); Manages payroll,
  disbursements, and financial reporting to client and headquarters.
• Participates in the recruitment and
  selection of staff.
• Works with project control to track and
  forecast project budget. Analyzes and troubleshoots financial issues.
• Monitors accuracy of project budget and
  provides analysis and solutions; understands financial structure of
  contract and advises COP and home office on profitability implications.
• Assists home office team and field with
  quarterly Estimate to Completion (ETC) financial projections and provides
  final ETC review.
• Ensures compliance with SSS policies and
  procedures and implementing and providing best practices in areas
  including inventory management, internal control, cash management, and
  conflicts of interest. Serving as the primary point of contact for the COP
  for financial and compliance issues. Advises project team on solutions for
  sound financial management to ensure budgets are met.
• Ensures compliance with internal and
  external audit findings. 
• Ensures overall contract compliance with
  client and SSS rules, regulations and procedures. Resolves complex
  contractual issues with appropriate escalation and collaboration with
  headquarters (Accounting, Contracts, COP) Works with contracts and project
  control to realign budgets, amend contracts, and communicate with
  subcontractors.
• Manages staff including all hires,
  trains, and supervises Office Staff. Ensures accountants on the project have
  the required training and qualifications successfully carry out the SOW.
  Conducts and writes performance reviews and goal setting for staff.
• Additional responsibilities may be
  assigned depending on evolving business needs.

• The ideal candidate must hold a
  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Advance Degree in Business, Finance, or
  Law
• At least eight years of experience
  managing, in increasing roles of responsibility, finance, procurement,
  contracts management, logistics and /or human resource related matters for
  international development activities of similar dollar value
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and
  minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of U.S. government
  regulations, policies, and procedures (USAID funded projects)
• Excellent oral and written communication
  skills
• Experience contributing and/or working
  on USAID projects in Sub Saharan Africa
• Working/advanced knowledge of and /or
  experience with USG-funded program management, policies, regulations, and
  procedures is desirable
• Familiarity with managing donor funder
  procurements, financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing and tracking
  financial budgets.
• Ability to travel to US

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