Job Description

Opportunity

Abt Associates is recruiting qualified candidates for a Finance and Administration Director for an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Sierra Leone, the Integrated Health Activity. The five-year activity will focus on improving health systems, service delivery capacity, and service quality in the country

The Finance and Administration Director, under the supervision of the Chief of Party, is responsible for the primary oversight and in-country leadership of all financial reporting, human resources, and administrative operations through the life of the program. In particular, s/he will oversee financial operations for the program; conduct continual reporting to ensure the financial health of the program and the correct usage of funds. We are looking for individuals who are committed to exceeding expectations and who strive to improve the lives of people worldwide.

The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone , and is contingent upon award to Abt Associates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sound financial management systems in line with USAID rules and regulations, accounting best practices and Abt Associates policies and procedures;
• Lead the development, monitoring, and review of project budgets in line with national laws, donor regulations and corporate policies;
• Produce budget projections and reports for submission to USAID and Abt home office;
• Understand Abt’s financial and operations tools, systems, and policies and oversee their application and implementation for the Freetown and field offices.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end accounting closes, with appropriate supporting documentation for all accounting transaction uploaded to Abt’s accounting system.
• Lead and continuously develop and strengthen the field office finance, accounting, and operations team. Organize the orientation and provision of continuous training / skills building for all relevant field staff on financial and operations policies and procedures, and finance, accounting, & project management and operations.
• Review financial analyses and budget vs. expense reports to determine reasonableness of variances and take appropriate actions as required;
• Maintain regular communications with the senior management team providing relevant and timely financial information for planning and decision-making purposes;
• Oversee financial audits;
• Oversee Operations and Administration staff, ensuring that functions are performed timely and accurately;
• Lead recruitment, orientation, and training of new administrative or accounting staff;
• Ensure implementation of and adherence of Abt Associates Human Resources policies including compliance with national labor law;
• Negotiate with vendors for best terms for procuring goods, supplies and services in compliance with USAID and Abt Associates policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or another relevant field. Master’s degree preferred;
• At least eight years of experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development and forecasting on donor-funded projects. USAID experience strongly preferred;
• Experience developing and implementing finance and accounting policies, procedures, and systems;
• Excellent analytical and computer skills, with strong experience in Excel and QuickBooks;
• Well-developed and effective organizational skills, including to ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure environment;
• Demonstrated experience interacting with government agencies, civil society counterparts, and international donor agencies;
• Previous direct supervisory experience of professional and/or support staff;
• Excellent communications skills.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree + Twelve years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Ten years of relevant experience, or PhD+ Eight years of relevant experience

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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