Burundi: Finance & Admin Manager - Youth for Peace Building
Country: Burundi
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014
Counterpart International is currently seeking a Financial Administration Manager for entitled “Youth for Peace-building in Burundi” (Y4PBB), which will work with Burundian civil society, particularly youth-led organizations and movements, to provide positive and constructive opportunities for Burundian youth as an alternative to violence. Y4PBB will also support youth-led peace-building and violence prevention efforts during the pre- and post-2015 election period in Burundi. With the support and under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP), the Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for all aspects of financial project management as well as coordination of all financial activities. The manager should have a fluency and experience in the areas of: financial management, accountability, negotiations, auditing, as well as USAID rules and regulations governing all aspects of financial and administrative management and oversight of programs.
The anticipated position will be based in Burundi. Burundian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establish financial management systems, procedures and controls and review them on a regular basis to ensure compliance, transparency and effective utilization of resources.
• Manage program budget and oversee all financial disbursements and procurement ensuring compliance with US government regulations and Counterpart policies.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the finance team, mentoring and building their capacity.
• Provide training and technical assistance in financial management to local sub-grantees.
• Monitor program burn rate and support the development of pipelines, burn trackers, accruals and spending projections.
• Ensure timely submission of all financial reports, records, files and cash requests to Counterpart headquarters.
• Oversee development of key HR policies and personnel manual, and ensure their adherence to local labor laws.
• Calculate and pay employee salaries and taxes and other tax reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
• A university degree in finance, business administration, or related field is required.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience working with international NGOs.
• At least four (4) years’ work experience in financial management with experience and knowledge of international donor programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USG rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with sub-grants management a plus.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Quickbooks accounting software.
• Prior experience in Africa, and in particular in Southern or East Africa, is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, ability to work well in a team environment.
• English fluency is required.
How to apply:
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