Director Finance and Administration - Liberia Health Systems Strengthening Solutions Activity
FHI 360
Director, Finance and Administration, Liberia Health Systems Solutions Activity
FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director, Finance and Administration for an anticipated five year USAID-funded Local Health Systems Solutions (LHESS) Activity in Liberia.
The LHESS Activity will seek to achieve the following key objectives:
Strengthened Decentralization Structures at national and subnational level to drive health system performance.
Strengthened systems for delivery of quality health services
Increased financial protection through reduced out-of-pocket spending on health care.
Job Summary:
The Director, Finance and Administration (DFA) is responsible for financial analysis, planning, reporting, and oversight to support effective financial management and implementation of LHESS. The DFA oversees, leads, prepares, administers, and directs oversight of the program budget; leads activities of the program finance staff; reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control; and provides relevant fiscal information to the executive management team.
Employment is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360, as well as USAID approval of the finalist.
Accountabilities:
Lead program finance/accounting function to achieve organizational strategic and operational goals.
Provides oversight with strategic direction, process improvement plans, financial reporting, budgetary planning and procedures, audit reviews and financial controls.
Identifies and provides solutions to executive level management on financial matters to make better business decisions.
Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency with government regulations
Guides managers and staff to achieve strategic and operational goals for the department and organization.
Approves procurement requests and leads financial tools used for reporting program expenditures in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Develops and leads internal financial reviews with country offices and implements corrective action plans.
Develops tailored training plans applicable to the needs of the organization and communicate results of internal review activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies.
Lead staff to meet program and organizational strategic goals.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with finance operations and management. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills.
Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
Ability to influence, motivates, and negotiates and works well with others.
Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff
Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth, and breadth of financial management expertise.
Ability to work independently and lead a high-volume workflow.
Education: **
Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in business, accounting, or related field, however master’s degree strongly preferred.
Experience: **
10+ years of finance management experience (including 6+ years of line management experience).
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
Demonstrated experience in supporting and working with program staff to ensure resources are used efficiently and to accurately account for expenditures.
Expertise in USG cost principles, rules, and regulations, and their application in decision-making.
Exceptional skills in automated accounting systems and use of Excel spreadsheets.
Demonstrated experience in leading subgrants including risk assessment and working with host government entities as grantees.
Experience building capacity in financial management of local partners.
Excellent record of accurate and on-time reporting to donor agencies.
Typical Physical Demands:
Typical office environment.
Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
10%-25%
**Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job. This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
Disclaimer: Note the Compensation Band that appears on the job description is associated with those jobs assigned to the US Salary Structure and employees that are paid from US payroll.
The Compensation Band for all national local employees aligns to the Compensation Structure based on the Country location of the job.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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