Finance Manager at ACDI/VOCA

Job description

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Finance Manager for the regional project in the Amazon basin focused on strengthening Representation of Indigenous people in Governance of Amazon Forests and Waters. The project will engage private sector, governments, civil society groups, and academia in work with indigenous groups in the Amazon basin on advocacy efforts and raising awareness of indigenous people's rights and responsibilities. The project is funded by USAID and is envisioned to start in 2018.

The Finance Manager will have the responsibility for financial management and accounting of the project. S/he will establish and maintain financial management and accounting systems according to USAID, ACDI/VOCA, and government regulations. S/he will ensure smooth operations in project offices across the region. The position will be based in Lima, Peru and may include frequent travel throughout the Amazon basin.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all project financial transactions are allowable, reasonable and allocable and within the established financial management policies of ACDI/VOCA and the donor.
• Oversees preparation of annual budgets in collaboration with key program staff; monitors project budget; facilitates periodic internal budget/programming and exchange of information among staff.
• Leads preparation of overseas cash accountability reports for all project transactions and ensures timely submission to HQ.
• Provides technical assistance on financial management to partners or sub-grantees, as needed.
• Manages cash flow funds to assure fund availability for programmed project activities.
• Provides oversight to junior-level finance and accounting staff.
• Provides assistance and coordination during periodic financial audits.
• Prepares monthly tracking sheets reflecting allowable costs vs. actual expenditures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, business, or finance preferred; minimum of bachelor's degree required.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in accounting and financial management on complex development projects with international organizations; experience in USAID-funded projects highly desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in accounting, financial management, and procurement systems is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, strong negotiation, diplomacy, and team work skills.
• Sound working knowledge of information technology; experience in the usage of office software programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced comprehension of spreadsheet and database programs.
• Fluent spoken, written, and reading abilities in Spanish required, professional proficiency in English and Portuguese desired.