Back Director of Finance and Administration

Category: Manager
Req ID: DIREC01987
Posted Date: 2020-03-16
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan TJK

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Project Description:

Creative is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration for an anticipated USAID-funded education project in Tajikistan. Based in Dushanbe, the project seeks to improve primary students' learning skills with a focus on reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and mathematics. Through the anticipated project, USAID will build the Tajikistan Ministry of Education and Science's (MOES) capacity to improve primary students' learning outcomes through enhanced literacy and numeracy skills in primary schools nationwide

Position Summary:

The Director of Finance and Administration will manage administrative, financial, and procurement processes in compliance with donor rules and regulations. S/he will design, implement, and supervise adherence to financial policy, budgets, and internal control measures. S/he will develop and implement financial and personnel procedures in compliance with Creative and donor policies; oversee the compliant management of the grants fund; manage payroll; draft periodic and annual reports on financial status of project expenses and budget information; support the development of documentation and written materials relating to the project; and respond to inquiries on the status of financial information. The Director of Finance and Administration will track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field offices and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses. S/he will ensure funds' availability and verify that all procurement actions are compliant with Creative's financial management guidelines prior to payments.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Director of Finance and Administration will report to the Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for program expenditures;
• Ensure that the project meets all donor contractual requirements and complies with donor policies and regulations;
• Liaise between Creative Associates' field and headquarters offices;
• Participate in ongoing analysis, forecasting and review of project expenses;
• Participate in budget planning and realignments as required;
• Track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field office and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including developing spreadsheet programs for tracking and monitoring all financial project activities, and maintaining spreadsheets with current project expense data;
• Work closely with field-based subcontractors to ensure budgets, projections, and invoices are completed according to Creative/USAID policies and procedures;
• Manage personnel and payroll office staff and procedures;
• Maintain project financial and contractual files;
• Develop financial procedures manual;
• Provide financial management and systems training for project staff;
• Prepare the requisite financial documents and vouchers;
• Draft quarterly and annual financial reports on financial status of project expenses and budget information; and

• Complete monthly field expense reports.

  Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

• Master's degree in a finance-related field; an additional two (2) years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a master's degree;

• At least 10 years of experience working in senior financial management positions;

• Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations;

• Prior work in the Central Asia region is highly desirable; and

• Fluency in English.

Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position contingent upon donor funding.

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