Finance Manager - ACDI/VOCA

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of over $140 million.

Finance Manager, Kenya

• Carry out the financial management of ACDI/VOCA and ASI project funds and ensure compliance with policies and procedures in accordance with ACDI/VOCA, ASI and donor requirements.

• Make sure there are proper accounting/fiscal controls and procedures for all accounting areas per ACDI/VOCA, ASI and donor requirements.

• Ensure that regular budget reconciliations and tracking between the field and HQ is carried out for all program funding sources.

• Manage program procurements/purchases, including document review and approval and ensuring support documentation requirements are met; ensure procurements/purchases are within budget.

• Carry out regular financial tracking of the program expenditures against the budget and sub-recipient funds each month, including conducting a pipeline analysis.

• Review accounting vouchers (payment and journal) ensuring all supportive documentation requirements are met and signed. Review monthly financial reports (OSCARs). Specifically, review expenses/financial transactions according to code classification and bank reconciliations of the program bank account. Review bank statements and ensure the account balances are accurate and reconcile with ending report balances.

• Maintain proper internal controls over the receipt, disbursement, and management of all financial resources.

• Monitor compliance with approved budgets and donor regulations and prepare financial analyses needed by the Program Manager and program staff to effectively manage operating and project funds.

• Prepare and submit the monthly financial report, supporting documentation, field cash reconciliation and cash projections for the next month to the Program Manager for approval.

• Coordinate with the Program Manager and U.S. based accounting division and program staff to ensure that the Field Office’s financial and administrative matters are executed efficiently.

Qualifications 

• University degree in Economics, Business Studies, Accounting, Agriculture Economics or any other related field;

• Experience in a computerized environment and a good working knowledge of an accounting package – including QuickBooks, and MS Office packages.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong accounting knowledge. USDA/USAID experience expected (22 CFR Part 226; OMB Circular A-122; A-133; Subgrant Management);

• At least 5 years working experience in financial management. Agricultural experience, including direct experience with community and agricultural training programs preferred;

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55C68361D43515B7E59192F77561C630362764F.  No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE