Financial Management and Operations Director, Southern Africa

For over 50 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 46 projects in 31 countries and revenues of $173 million.

Financial Management and Operations Director, Southern Africa

We are currently seeking a Financial Management and Operations Director for the anticipated USAID-funded Southern Africa Trade Hub. The project’s primary focus will be to develop the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) member states, the private sector, and civil society organizations to realize advantages of greater regional and global trade linkages and export-oriented business development and in so doing, create opportunities for SADC member states to export to the US under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, distribute, and coordinate work flow; supervise, train, guide, and advise staff.
• Establish work plans and annual performance goals for each team member, ensuring timely and quality execution of group deliverables.
• Make recommendations concerning employment, performance, and other personnel actions
• Ensure that Standards of Conduct, the Employee Policy Manual, Field Finance and Accounting Manual, and other corporate and applicable policies, procedures, and schedules are adhered to.
• Recommend, approve, and implement procedures, and schedules within limits of authority
• Prepare and analyze budgets, prepare financial reports, and make recommendations to HQ on budget expenditures.
• Ensure that Program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year.
• Oversee annual financial audits of program and ensure that sub grantees comply with all audit and financial review requirements.
• Maintain updated information regarding all reporting requirements and financial restrictions.
• Represent ACDI/VOCA effectively to other organizations addressing needs of field staff and briefing and debriefing employees/consultants/volunteers.
• Assist in Program development and proposal preparation as needed.
• Undertake all other duties and projects as may be assigned from time to time.
• Assume responsibility for overall management and provide leadership, oversight and support to all aspects of the Grant Fund.
• Supervise Grants Officers and Procurement Specialists.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in financial management, business administration finance, accounting, or other relevant field preferred; or a Bachelor’s degree or certified accounting degree with 15 years of experience required.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in financial management including three years of experience at a senior level, preferably working with an international NGO.
• Minimum of three years managing a diverse team. Previous experience with managing HR and IT practices a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable Host Government, USG, and donor laws, regulations, policies, and practices in all areas (finance, accounting, payroll, human resources, information technology, procurement and logistics).
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing large budgets required.
• Assume responsibility for overall management and provide leadership, oversight and support to all aspects of the Grant Fund.
• Supervise Grants Officers and Procurement Specialists.
• Excellent oral communication skills. Ability to communicate, negotiate, advise, persuade, or resolve issues that are highly complex and sensitive in nature.
• Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
• Proven ability to successfully manage a team of diverse individuals. Strong mentoring and teambuilding skills.
• Fluency in English required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43515B7E59192F7757196B02627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.