Jhpiego Finance and Accounting Director Job Vacancy in Uganda | - 2015

Overview

Finance and Accounting Director oversees functions that provide support to a variety of programming areas while simultaneously ensuring internal structures and systems are consistent with the JHU systems and USAID reporting requirements. The international nature of Jhpiego’s programming, as well as the need for cooperation between programming and support functions, provides the Director with an opportunity to motivate and support her/his staff to excel in balancing the needs of multiple partners.

Director shares in shaping and implementing organizational policies, strategies, and systems to advance Jhpiego’s business goals. The position advises the CFO in matters pertaining to finance, accounting, and administration groups of the organization. The Director is responsible for providing effective administrative support to Jhpiego’s business operations as well as directing the Finance and Accounting Office.Director also works closely with the staff of Contracts, Global Human Resources Offices, Program Finance Team, and country offices to establish, develop, and strengthen uniform practices and procedures in support of international field operations to the maximum extent practical. The position assists COE administrative and program staff to develop customized, country-specific approaches to project implementation and support requirements as appropriate and provides support in starting up and registering new country offices.ResponsibilitiesGather and analyze strategic Jhpiego business information for the CFO that may affect Jhpiego’s administrative operations and its capability to respond to current or changing business initiatives
Provide oversight to ensure accurate financial and administrative reporting to the executive management team and to agencies external to Jhpiego, including JHU
Implement operational structures, policies, and strategies to maintain effective, efficient, dependable and timely financial and administrative systems for Jhpiego’s internal programs
Direct and manage the Global Finance and Administration Group with a team approach, including selection, training, supervision, mentoring and developing of staff
Direct the development, implementation, and monitoring of global operating policies and procedures in support of the organizations’ widely geographic business activities and mission. Policies and procedures must be consistent with JHU policy and provide for the diverse requirements of Jhpiego’s international business activities including compliance with multiple sponsoring organizations’ grants and contracts rules and regulations
Provide technical assistance and guidance to Baltimore and country-based staff in the areas of finance, accounting, procurement, registration as a local legal entity, administration of USG awards/contracts including close-outs and dispositions of assets and contracts
Provide guidance regarding interpretation of applicable contract, grant, and cooperative agreement terms and conditions, as well as other administrative rules, cost principles and regulations under OMB, CFR and FAR
Ensure compliance of all assigned staff to the JHU and Jhpiego timekeeping requirements, as well as timely approval of timesheets
Coordinate and direct the day-to-day- operation of Jhpiego’s Finance and Accounting Office activities, including budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, and accounts receivable
Coordinate and direct the day-to-day operation of Jhpiego’s Global Operations Office activities.
Lead the Finance team in the development of effective financial and accounting management systems
Provide technical assistance and guidance to Baltimore and country-based staff in the areas of finance, accounting, procurement, registration as a local legal entity, and contracts
Oversee multiple budgeting processes, including the annual development, periodic review, ongoing update, and regular analysis of budget and plan to actual performance. The budget and planning relate to USAID funding, other government agency funding, private sector funding, and general funds.
Assist the CFO in leading the design and establishment of effective cost structures and methodologies required to support the management of the organization’s international business activities
Direct the development and monitoring of financial operating policies and procedures in support of the organizations’ widely geographic business activities and mission. Policy and procedure must be consistent with University policy and provide for the diverse requirements of Jhpiego’s international business activities. Compliance with grant and contract rules and regulations must be included in the diverse operating policies and procedures of the multiple sponsoring organizations.
Required QualificationsCPA, with 10+ years’ progressively responsible experience in financial or cost management
Proven management skills with successful track record of mentoring and staff development
In-depth knowledge of USAID collaborative agreements and grants contract administration and accounting requirements and sound understanding of management information systems requirements and connectivity issues in an international environment
Knowledge of US government cost principles, GAAP, and grant/contract management
Significant knowledge and experience with OMB Circulars, the CFRs and the FAR
Strong financial management skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaborative with other leadership team members, finance and program staff and external partners and financial sponsors in a complex, high-performing organization, make timely strategic decisions and obtain effective buy-in from colleagues and staff
Comfortable with a team approach to management and the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
Experience developing finance and accounting policies, procedures and systems
Preferred Qualifications:MBA, MPA
Field experience in developing countries
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