Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field;
5-7 years of relevant experience in financial and operational management;
Strong knowledge of compliance requirements and project financial management;
Proficiency in Quickbooks and other financial software;
Experience in supervising and mentoring staff;
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
Strong organizational and communication abilities.
Responsibilities
Provide direct leadership to project staff on financial and operational functions;
Ensure adherence to JSI's policies and procedures during project implementation;
Supervise and mentor finance and operations staff in the US and project offices;
Review and manage routine financial processes including cash flow and budget tracking;
Conduct financial reviews and support project teams in resolving complex issues;
Collaborate on coherent financial and programmatic planning;
Address project budget issues proactively with F&O Directors.
Benefits
Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth;
Comprehensive training for staff development;
Collaborative culture focused on teamwork and mentorship;
Access to a range of organizational and project resources;
Flexible work arrangements considered to enhance work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Finance & Operations
Provide direct support and leadership to project staff on financial, operational, and compliance functions. Assist project teams in solving challenges as they arise and tailored to the project implementation context;
Ensure compliance and consistent application with JSI's policies and procedures in implementation of all Project activities;
Supervise, mentor, and train staff with core finance and operations responsibilities both in the US and project offices;
Review routine financial processes including cash flow and wires, budget and LOE tracking, financial reports and invoices;
Conduct reviews and provides approval of monthly field accounts; provide support in Quickbooks and FieldLink to resolve complex issues;
Collaborate with the project teams to ensure coherence between programmatic activities and financial provisions. Provide key inputs in costed work planning processes;
Apply an in-depth understanding of project agreements and approval requirements to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
Prepare and track project budgets and proactively address any issues with the F&O Director(s);
Lead mid-term financial and operations internal reviews and ensure resolution of findings and implementation of recommendations;
Facilitate internal project financial reviews in the US and project offices; support internal audit requests by Accounting;
Liaise with Human Resources on issues related to project administration and US-hire personnel management, ensuring that all relevant JSI HR policies and requirements are met;
Manage expatriate staff allowances and payments
Serve as the lead providing US-based support for sub-award/grants management (conducting pre-award assessments/ongoing monitoring, reviewing subagreements and modifications, reviewing grants manuals, approving invoices);
Prepare, negotiate, manage and ensure compliance of all vendor contracts, subcontracts and consulting agreements. Ensure timely submission, review and approval of purchase orders, expenses reports, payments to vendors, consultants, and subcontractors;
Manage and participate in the start-up and close-out of projects and field offices; and
Serve as signatory on assigned projects as per JSI's signatory policy.
