🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ DT Global – Fiscal Agent Team Leader

DT Global works in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative solutions that transform lives. DT Global - launched in 2019 - is built on legacy companies AECOM’s International Development Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries. We bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. Together, we aim to positively impact 500 million lives by 2045.

Overview: DT Global is seeking an experienced Team Leader to manage our Global Fund Fiscal Agent team in Sierra Leone. The role of the Fiscal Agent is to support the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health (MoH) and its Implementing Partners in meeting all Global Fund’s financial management requirements and to ensure the appropriate use of grant funds. The Fiscal Agent is responsible for putting the necessary procedures, control mechanisms and capacity building measures in place to provide effective financial management of grant funds.

The Fiscal Agent shall:

•  Mitigate the risk of misuse of grant funds thereby reducing the ineligible expenditures and misuse of grant funds identified by the Global Fund or their agents;
•  Ensure the continuity of program implementation by ensuring that safeguards are in place with respect to Global Fund investments;
•  Ensure effective controls are in place on the use of Global Fund funds and that all payments made by the MoH and its Implementing Partners are eligible, justified, represent value for money and adequately supported;
•  Ensure that financial records for all transactions are maintained accurately and on a timely basis; and
•  Ensure that the MOH’s reporting to the Global Fund is accurate, timely and in accordance with the Grant Agreements, regulations and guidelines of the Global Fund;
•  Build Implementer’s financial capacities through hands-on day-to-day collaboration and engagement on the tasks specified in the terms of reference and in accordance with the financial capacity building plan agreed with the Global Fund;
•  Report directly to the Global Fund of any non-compliance with the rules and procedures by the MOH and Implementing Partners.

Terms of Reference: The Fiscal Agent Team Leader will be responsible for providing a broad range of financial management services to grant recipients of the Global Fund in Sierra Leone. The Team Leader will oversee a team of four Finance Management Specialists and a Procurement Expert, and ensure that all financial management activities are conducted in accordance with the Grant Agreements. The Team Leader will provide support and capacity building to the MOH and Implementing Partners in funds control such as budgeting, financial management, internal controls, accounting, cash disbursements, financial reporting and account reconciliation to ensure the proper, efficient, effective and transparent use of the funds to be provided under the programs.

Responsibilities include:

•  Mitigate the risk of fraud or misuse of grant funds and reduce the ineligible expenditures reported by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Local Fund Agent (the “LFA”), and external auditors;
•  Ensure the continuity of the program implementation in high risk environments and that safeguards are in place with respect to Global Fund investments;
•  Ensure effective controls are in place on the use of Global Fund grant monies and that all payments are eligible, justified and represent value for money;
•  Ensure, to the extent possible, that financial records for all transactions are maintained accurately at the MOH and on a timely basis;
•  Ensure, to the extent possible, that MOH’s reporting to the Global Fund is accurate, timely and in accordance with the Grant Agreement and the applicable policies and regulations of the Global Fund.
•  Monthly review of DT Global transaction logs and budget trackers. Reconcile transaction logs against bank statements and MOH accounting books. Ensure that MOH accounting records are reviewed for accuracy on a regular basis and that proper monthly closing procedures are followed.
•  Ensure that Implementing Partners’ reporting is done according to established timelines and procedures, have adequate supporting documentation and that disbursement advances and their liquidations are properly recorded in the MOH’s accounting books.
•  Maintain close collaboration with Ministry of Health, and other relevant counterparts. Regular meetings with in-country counterparts shall be held to support coordination and planning efforts.
•  Provide regular updates to the Global Fund through conference calls or other means as required by the clients. The Team Leader is responsible for producing quarterly update reports for the Global Fund.
•  Manage DT Global’s Fiscal Agent office and national staff. Mentor Fiscal Agent team members and ensure that they fully understand their tasks and responsibilities.

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

•  Degree in finance, business, economics, or public administration
•  Accounting certifications such as CPA, CA or ACCA is required.
•  Candidate must be a Certified Fraud Examiner.
•  15 years of experience as a Finance Manager, Controller, Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer or in a similar senior position responsible for accounting, budgeting, financial management, and reporting.
•  Significant experience in setting up financial management operations.
•  Knowledge and experience of project-based financial management, grants management, contract management and procurement procedures would be an advantage.
•  Proven leadership qualities and experience.
•  Excellent communication skills and ability to work with high-level government officials and business executives.
•  Previous working experience on projects financed by international donors or development agencies (World Bank, USAID, MCC, Global Fund or others).
•  Experience working in similar countries. Experience working in West Africa is an advantage.
•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
•  Extensive experience and proficiency in the use of automated commitment, budgeting, and accounting software applications.
•  Experience using Sun System and/or TomPro accounting systems is desirable.
•  Proficiency in English, including written and verbal communication.

Core Competencies:

•  TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
•  COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
•  ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
•  CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
•  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
•  PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

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