DAI Global LLC Finance Manager Jobs in Zambia

Purpose

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing finance staff, ensuring compliance to financial regulations, and adherence to policies and procedures,

He/She will play a pivotal role in overseeing adherence to financial policies in project’s Field Operations Manual (FOM); USAID rules and regulations; and internal controls. He/She will be responsible for and the overall compliance and financial well-being of the project, reporting to and working closely with the Finance and Operations Director. .

Responsibilities

Compliance

• Provides oversight of accounting staff ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures, as well as GAAP accounting standards

• Ensures that any/all contractual financial reporting requirements are identified and complied in a timely and accurate manner

• Reviews of all finance vouchers for correct coding, complete procurement documentation

• Works with the Finance and Operations Director to ensure that all staff adhere to separation of duties policies

• Ensures that project internal financial controls are implemented in accordance with DAI policies, USAID rules/regulations and the terms of the contract

• Works with the Finance and Operations Director to identify training needs for any staff on financial policies and procedures
Financial Management

• Coordinates with the Finance and Operations Director on a regular basis to ensure that funds for all forthcoming project activities are adequately planned for

• Manages project expense reports submission

• Trains all staff on supporting documentation and submission of expense reports and advance settlements

• Manages cash flow requirements and forecasts

• Ensures proper segregation of duties within the finance team

• Maintains banking relationships and procedures as required

• Reviews bank reconciliations ready for approval

• Ensures that foreign taxes paid, if any, are tracked, recorded, and submitted to the Finance and Operations Director for reporting to USAID in accordance with ADS guidelines, and in a timely manner

• Provides responses and performs approved actions to internal audit comments

• Conducts regular spot reviews of backup documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy,

and full compliance with all regulations and the Field Operations Manual (FOM)

• Ensures accurate and timely execution of payroll, timesheet review and maintains the leave balance tracker

• Manages and provides training, guidance and direction to the accountant

• Ensures the accountant is properly executing his/her role

• Guides all staff on finance procedures relating to their role, including but not limited to expense management, USAID financial policies and procedures, and payroll.

Other duties

• Provides leave of absence cover for staff as required

• Escalates any issues to his/her supervisor immediately

• Prepared to travel to project provincial offices as required

• Performs any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Certified Accountancy Qualification (completed)

• B.A. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.

• Must have current Associate Membership of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)

• 7+ years of relevant experience in a finance position

• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting USAID-funded projects in an accountancy/finance role

• Previous work experience with DAI in a finance role is an advantage

• Demonstrated understanding of applicable finance-related USG contracting regulations

• Experience handing compliance enforcement in a similar environment

• Accuracy in working with large amounts of data

• Ability to respond effectively to the time sensitive inquiries

• Experience with enterprise accounting software, and Microsoft office suite

• An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and appropriate professional image

• An extremely well organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus

• Able to maintain good working relationships with team members whilst retaining high levels of confidentiality and discretion

• Fluency in English is required

Application

• Use the URL provided in the advertisement to apply

• Applications must be received before the closing date

• Only short-listed candidates will be notified

• No phone inquiries

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; DAI Global LLC Finance Manager Jobs in Zambia

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