Finance and Administrative Manager, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Immunization, and Malaria (RMNCI+M)

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

I. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the comprehensive operational contract compliance for the RMNCI+M implementation, encompassing procurement, financial management, contractual obligations, as well as regulatory adherence.
• Advise program teams on resource integration options to meet match requirements of grants and on recovery of indirect and field ministry service costs for grants and private funding.
• Lead the development of the annual program team operating budget, monitor actual performance, develop project projections, and manage administrative tasks of the project.
• Review and/or generate financial reports for compliance with the USAID’s requirements.
• Analyze spending trends and provide feedback and analysis to team leaders and field colleagues on areas with significant over- or under spending.
• Prepare close-out documentation at end of the project funding cycles in compliance with government regulations.
• Support Internal and External audits, provide required information and facilitate audit recommendations implementation.
• Consult with the National Office Financial Manager and World Vision US Senior Financial Officer on cost allocations, general accounting, internal controls and administrative systems as required.
• Implement financial policies in accordance with World Vision Field Financial Manual, USAID’s rules and regulations, and local financial regulations.
• Practice standard financial systems, including implementation of good internal controls, asset monitoring, and reconciliation of all funds accounts.
• Oversee the preparation of financial documents and ledgers.
• Assure that all grant policies and regulations are adhered to in the charging of cost.
• Assure that cash transactions are well planned, controlled and reported.
• Liaise with appropriate partner offices regarding financial and accounting issues.
• Build capacity in the area of finance as needed for WV staff and subrecipient personnel.
• Domestic travel is required at least 25% to monitor and conduct compliance test.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

II. QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field, OR a bachelor’s or certified accounting degree with 10 years of experience
• Minimum five years’ experience in administrative and financial management of large (defined here as having an annual budget of $2M or more), complex development contracts or agreements serving low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).
• Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets and familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working in partnership with U.S. Government agencies is required. A certificate and/or formal training in financial and award management of USG grants/agreements is preferred.
• Excellent command of Excel and SunSystems.
• Experience living and working in Burundi is required.
• Must be able to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Must be able to work with multiple deadlines and high demands.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Work in an international relief and development organization is preferred.
• Knowledge of local taxation laws is preferred.
• Experience in managing inter-agency consortiums is preferred.
• Language: Fluency in English and French required.

III. WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment: Office-based
• Travel: 30 % Domestic travel is required.
• On call: As required

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only