Job Vacancy @ CARE – Senior Finance & Operations Manager
Work Location : Sierra Leone - Freetown Type of Post :
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Language Requirement : Application Deadline : 9/9/22
Employee Duration : Active Full-Time
CARE seeks a Senior Finance and Operations Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone. The anticipated goals of the activity are to improve quality Family Planning and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH), and malaria services; and increase adoption of selected key optimal behaviors to improve health in selected districts in Sierra Leone.
This activity is expected to be a five-year program in the $25 million to $50 million range. This position is subject to project award and funding. National candidates are encouraged to apply. The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Sr. Finance and Operations Manager works in close collaboration with project leadership and has primary responsibility for tasks related to budget preparation, management, and tracking; operations; and overall financial management.
Primary Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the DCOP and Finance Team, manage all aspects of project finances, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and accounting for both the prime recipient and any sub-awards.
- Ensure that all budget milestones and reporting are completed within specified timeframes.
- Develop financial forecast analysis and lead the process of analysis and interpretation of financial reports for informed decision-making.
- Coordinate closely with Chief of Party (COP) to lead financial and contractual aspects of the project.
- Ensure compliance with US Government and Government of Sierra Leone laws, regulations, and policies regarding contracts and grants, procurements, and financial management.
- Provide guidance and supervision to program staff and managers/budget holders on financial management and operations.
- Ensure Provide guidance on donor regulations, financial management, operations, and build capacity of local sub-recipients of the project for successful implementation of the project activities.
- Collaborate with CARE Sierra Leone Country Office, Regional Office, and CARE USA (headquarter-based) staff to ensure the project is implemented according to organization and program framework, and regulations.
- Support performance management of direct reports, including ongoing performance feedback, learning, as well as staffing and management of human resources.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a relevant field A minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional experience in finance, procurement, award management, logistics, and/or human resource-related matters for large international development projects; with a minimum of 3 years of senior-level responsibility.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication, leadership, and managerial skills.
- Familiarity with financial reporting and compliance requirements of USG contracts/cooperative agreements.
- Experience managing procurement and subcontracts/grants for a large project.
- Proven track record of implementing fraud mitigation practices and risk management
- Experience with finance management, accounting and auditing, procurement, and establishment of internal controls; including grant compliance monitoring and management.
- Experience with strategic program planning, annual work planning, and budgeting.
- Experience managing successful teams working in multiple locations.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and accounting software.
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
- Preference will be given professional to those with a membership of ACCA, CPA, CA.
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There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran . If you’d like more information about your
