Overview
Position Location: Erbil, Iraq, Amman, Jordan, or Gaziantep, Turkey depending on donor requirements
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 25 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.
Summary:
The Finance Manager will provide overall financial management and oversight for the projects and will work closely with the Chief of Party (COP). This position will also be a liaison with the Home Office (HO) to ensure full compliance with regulations and policies with regards to the implementation of effective internal controls. The Finance Manager may be based in Amman, Jordan, Erbil, Iraq, or Gaziantep, Turkey depending on donor requirements.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Finance Manager will report to the COP and supervise the Finance Officer, and other potential finance positions.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
Payment Processing and Payroll
- Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for program expenditures;
- Receive and account for all funds for the project (performing weekly and monthly cash checks).
- Manage the cash-transfer services engaged by the project to ensure the delivery of funds and reconciliations completed in a timely manner;
- Track the transfer of funds between home office and the field office, and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including developing spreadsheet programs for tracking and monitoring all financial project activities, and maintaining spreadsheets with current project expense data;
- Submit wire transfer requests for field offices to F&C for processing;
- Process check requests and wire transfer requests for payments to vendors in compliance with contract requirements;
- Review and process invoices and in-field fee payments in accordance with Creative accounting procedures and contract policies;
- Work closely with field-based subcontractors to ensure budgets, projections, and invoices are completed according to Creative/USAID policies and procedures;
- Manage personnel and payroll office staff and procedures;
Financial Planning and Analysis
- Liaise between Creative Associates’ field and home office;
- Participate in budget planning and realignments as required;
- Provide financial management and systems training for project staff;
- Participate in ongoing analyses, forecasting and review of project expenses and report on variances to the COP and HO Program Director;
- Provide Project Directors/HO updates on the status of fund requests and work with Finance and Contracts (F&C) in Washington, DC to ensure the timely transfer of funds;
- Pending budget status, provide start-up support, training, and financial oversights to new projects operating in the host country;
Financial Reporting and Compliance
- Ensure that the project meets all donor financial requirements and complies with donor policies and regulations;
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- M.S. degree in accounting or financial management desired; B.S. degree with at least eight (8) years of experience required;
- Demonstrable financial management experience on US government-funded programs, including US government policy, procedures, and reporting requirements;
- Public or private sector management, financial analysis, cost accounting and relevant experience preferably in low-income countries;
- Demonstrated capacity to supervise a complex financial management or general ledger system;
- Experience in conflict, post-conflict, or transitional state environments highly desirable;
- Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures and reporting requirements preferred;
- Speaking and writing fluency in English required, Arabic preferred.
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