Finance and Administration Director Location: Lilongwe, Malawi This position is contingent upon funding Description: Pact seeks a Finance and Administration Director (F&A Director) for a five year CDC-funded district health system strengthening and quality improvement for service delivery program in Malawi. The F&A Director will oversee financial operations for the program, conduct continual reporting to ensure the financial health of the project and the correct usage of funds. A successful candidate will have experience working with large donors, preferably US Government, the ability to oversee staff and partner organization finances and a strong background in institutionalizing financial best practices.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide oversight on all program related financial matters • Ensure consistency with Pact standard operating procedures, policies and accounting principles • Ensure financial reporting is in accordance with CDC contractual requirements • Advise program staff on financial health through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports • Establish financial controls and procedures for the management of funds and sub contracts • Produce budget projections and reports for submission to the donor through the DC office • Monitor partner’s management of funds and cross check source documents • Work closely with Pact’s grants and administration units on program related matters • Maintain financial files and support annual audits
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant equivalent experience, plus a minimum of 8 years related experience. Master’s Degree is preferred. • Educational background in accounting or finance required • Strong computers skills are mandatory, as are strong written and oral communications skills • Strong managerial skills; experience overseeing staff required • Ability to set put financial regulation systems with partner organizations to ensure the efficient and accurate disbursement of funds • Prior relevant work experience in Malawi strongly preferred • Proficiency in English is required, proficiency in local languages in Malawi a plus
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume through Pact’s website at: http://www.pactworld.org/cs/job_openings_list.
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