Finance Manager, Department: Finance, Reports to: Country Director, AMIDEAST Cairo Office, Egypt Overview: The Finance/Accounting Manager should be responsible for AMIDEAST field office accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash management and analysis operations, reporting directly to the Country Director with the capacity to liaise with the Regional Finance Director and HQ Controller. Tasks and Responsibilities: Finance - Monitor the AMIDEAST financials to ensure appropriate design, implementation and management of all financial systems; - Direct the preparation and negotiation of proposed project, grant and services for a fee budgets and modifications, and coordinate with partners/donors as appropriate ensuring compliance with international and local donor procedures and regulations in implementation of all program activities; - Manage, monitor, and update project budgets and obligated funds and also review and analyze variations and share with donors as may be required; - Supervise, manage and maintain organization finances, transactions, purchase orders, contracts, and petty cash; - Designing the AMIDEADT Egypt finance manual in coordination with the Regional Director and HQ - Providing assistance and guidance to all project managers on comprehending financial and labor reports - Lead development of AMIDEAST’s field office annual operating budget, rolling forecasts, and related internal management and operational reporting. - Reviews and assists the Country Director in monitoring field office (functional) and program financial performance keeping management abreast of current and projected performance and trends. - Provide training to staff on budgeting, accounting procedures and other relevant areas as needed; - Work closely with HQ Controller and Regional Finance Director in response to external audits, as well as with our Internal Auditor on internal audits - Works closely with HQ Treasury department to effectively prepare accurate cash forecasts and weekly cash positions - Liaise with HSBC bank on operational matters; prepare and transmit domestic and international wires, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments (where available). - Prepare financial reports as required for program sponsors in coordination with HQ accounting and HQ contracts and grants departments. Accounting - Participates in the proposal pricing process as a key member of proposal team.. - Monitors and reviews field office (functional) and program financial performance keeping management abreast of current and projected performance and trends. - Work closely with the Country Director, HQ Controller and Regional Finance Director in response to external and internal audits. - Supervise all financial staff in Cairo and Alexandria and serve as the point person for organization-related financial queries, coordinating all correspondence from Head Quarters in DC regarding wiring of cash, payments and other financial matters together with effective preparation of accurate cash forecasts and weekly cash positions; - Oversight of all field office accounting including monthly closing process, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and monthly reconciliation activities. All to be completed on a timely manner and in accordance with HQ standardized processes; - Review and clear vouchers for disbursement to vendors, contactors, consultants, suppliers and employees; - Develop, review, and punctually submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements/reports for donors as may be required by grant/donor agreements and in coordination with HQ accounting and HQ contracts and grants departments; - Ensure staff liaises with the bank on day to day operational matters; Ensure preparation and transmission of domestic and international wires, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments (where available). - Ensure that monthly staff timesheets are signed and approved in a timely manner. - Ensure compliance with local statutes, including internal reviews and annual audits, etc; - Maximize the use of our transactional accounting system - Deltek Costpoint, as well as the AMIDEAST’s proprietary SRA (point of sale system). Oversee training and development of accounting staff as required. - Other accounting/finance and analysis duties as assigned. - Demonstrates world class cultural attributes and behaviors in all interactions with country directors, project managers, department heads, and senior staff. Qualifications Required: Required: - BA/BS (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, or related field required, Higher Degree or Certification preferable. - At least 8 years experience as an Operations and/or Finance Manager, preferably with a donor-funded project; - CPA/CMA - Proficiency in English spoken and written – TOEIC Score of 800 - Understanding of non-profits relative to FASB and GAAP rules - Understanding of OMB Circulars A-110 and A-122 preferred - Experience with successful implementation of technical assistance cooperative agreements and contracts in Egypt with international programs and knowledge of their policies and procedures; - Experience in Grants Management with knowledge of contracts and grants. - Demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain systems and procedures for managing multiple programs/grants with different partners and beneficiaries - Experience coordinating interface between technical, administrative and financial departments; - Experience conducting oversight of similar duties in prior USAID projects/programs; - Awareness of special tax laws and regulations that affect the business - Understanding of audits to be able to interface effectively with outside auditors - System and Excel skills required Preferred: - MBA holder will be an added value. Technical Competencies - Analyze complex financial business situations and design innovative solutions - Serve as a key resource on technical concerns/challenges - Demonstrate an advanced level of technical skills in carrying out the responsibilities of this position that require profound knowledge in: Budgeting and Financial Analysis; Financial/Accounting policies, procedures and common practices; Risk Management; Cash Management and Banking Relations; Monitoring and Evaluation of financial/accounting treatments and processes; Payroll Administration; Egyptian Taxes and Applications. Core Competencies - Exceptional strategic thinking and business oriented philosophy - Experience leading and managing change - Communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills - Strong Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making ability - Effective planning and organizing skills - Good computer skills (windows, Microsoft Office, accounting package software); - Ability to lead and manage a team - Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibilities; - Ability and willingness to work in a challenging and dynamic environment Understanding: This Postion Posting is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties. AMIDEAST reserves the right to change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This Postion Posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. TO APPLY: This position is being posted both internally and externally from March 30th, 2014 to April 10th, 2014. All interested applicants should submit an updated resume and a cover letter via e-mail to [email protected] .
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 18:11:19 +0000
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