Field Financial Managers

JOB SUMMARY                                                                                            

ABA ROLI seeks full-time Field Financial Managers to oversee the financial and administration operations in our field offices based in Africa. These are full time positions located in assigned countries. Under the supervision of the Country Director (CD) and ABA ROLI Africa Division Director (located in Washington, DC), the Field Financial Manager will work with ABA ROLI program and finance teams in Washington, DC to provide financial management of the field office and all programs in the assigned portfolio. The FFM will work closely with the appropriate CD to ensure compliance with donor and ABA ROLI policies and procedures. The FFM also works with the Office Administrator to oversee personnel management and ensure compliance with local laws.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of this post include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing office funds, including bank accounts and petty cash;
• Preparing detailed monthly expense reports in English, using QuickBooks software;
• Maintain the office cash and bank accounts, conducting monthly bank and cash reconciliations;
• Preparing monthly office cash forecasts;
• Preparing staff рауroll and lосаl tax payments;
• Monitoring program spending for the duration of the grants;
• Ensuring timely payment to vendors in compliance with ABA ROLI policies and procedures;
• Maintaining office financial and operational policies, including security policies in collaboration with ABA ROLI’s field office and Washington-based security staff;
• Working with local field based staff on financial management and compliance, including training staff on ABA ROLI policies and procedures;
• Overseeing the Office Administrator in the drafting, executing, and managing contracts for staff, consultants, and vendors; as well as maintenance of resident staff timesheets, tracking of leave time;
• Other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least five years of senior financial management experience within an international non-governmental organization (INGO) or multilateral institution;
• Experience working with US government-funded projects, including familiarity with OMB Circular financial regulations;
• Experience managing staff and working within a team composed of administrative, financial and programmatic staff;
• Experience in human resource management and/or office administration;
• Comfortable working in an insecure or post-conflict setting preferable;
• Master’s or equivalent advanced degree in accounting, management & administration, commerce or finance;
• Advanced skills in QuickBooks, Excel, and Word;
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in French and English;
• High degree of organization, professionalism, integrity, trustworthiness and flexibility;
• Ability to use discretion when working with confidential documents and information;
• Ability to operate efficiently while juggling multiple priorities.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up with candidates who are selected for interviews. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and this position may be filled prior to the close date. References will be collected only for interviewed candidates. Salary and benefit details will only be discussed with candidates selected for interviews.