Deadline: 01 July, 2021
Location: Ghana
Global Communities is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Director of Finance and Administration.
Global Communities’ mission is to create long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the primary oversight and in-country leadership of all financial reporting and administrative operations through the life of programme
- Oversee financial operations for programme
- Conduct continual reporting to ensure the financial health of programme and the correct usage of funds
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field (master’s degree preferred)
- Five years, minimum, of experience managing finances and complex administration for USAID contracts
- Ten years, minimum, of progressively responsible work experience
- Experience in supervising staff including finance, HR and security
- Direct experience in managing the finances and administration of a USAID-funded contract
- Procurement compliance and grant experience
- Experience and knowledge of USAID policies and business practices
- USAID contract experience strongly preferred
- Extensive experience with project financial management, including financial controls, accounting, and audit, as well as reporting on accruals, pipeline, and expense validation and reimbursement to service providers
- Experience working with U.S. government programmes, the ability to oversee staff and partner organisation finances, and a strong background in institutionalising financial best practices
- Fluency in English
To apply and for more information, click here.
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