Field Support Services Project (FSSP) Finance and Administrative Officer (based in Maputo)
Application Deadline: Open until position is filled.
Employment Type: Consultant
Reports to: Project Manager
Remuneration: In line with market rates
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About Alinea International
Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, companies, and communities to create lasting change. Over 38 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1000 projects worldwide. alineainternational.com
The Project:
Alinea is looking for a national Finance and Administrative Officer based in Maputo to manage the Global Affairs Canada (GAC)-funded Field Support Services Project (FSSP). The primary objective of the FSSP is to provide access to local technical expertise and local logistical and administrative support in Mozambique and in countries accredited to Canada’s High Commission to Mozambique. This local technical expertise and support ensures that Canada can provide effective, efficient, high-quality, and relevant development assistance to meet development needs and priorities.
The Role
Based in Maputo Mozambique, the FSSP Finance and Administrative Officer tasks include but are not limited to the following:
- Assisting in the creation and maintenance of records and files including copies of receipts,
- invoices, and supporting documents submitted to DFATD for reimbursement;
- Administering payments to sub-contractors.
- Managing expenditures, record keeping and supporting documentation for eligible reimbursable expenses;
- Preparing and reviewing financial reports;
- Developing and managing reporting and invoicing;
- Providing financial advice related to local laws and regulations, financial institutions and the estimated expenses for products or services in the recipient country;
- Providing accounting and financial reconciliation services, if required;
- Assisting with travel and logistical arrangements for Technical Specialists.
Required Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in business, finance, accounting, or management.
- Additional education or certification in auditing, accounting, financial management, business management, gender equality, capacity building, etc. considered an asset.
- Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated working experience on an international development project were responsible for project budget and finances;
- Prior experience implementing/managing at least two completed (2) prior international development projects;
- Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate this experience on long term (projects with a duration of 3 or more years), high value (projects with a total value at or above 6 million CAD) projects;
- Implemented financial systems and managed budgets of a min of 1M, or more, annually; Proven knowledge of international developing funding requirements and public sector accounting and financial reporting processes; Oversaw and monitored expenses, including maintaining accurate monthly and quarterly cash forecasts and accounts reconciliation; Developed financial and operational documents (templates, manuals, policy procedures, service contracts, etc.); Coordinating calls, such as for proposals, service provides, grants, or technical experts; Experience working with donors such as GAC, USAID, FCDO, etc.
- The candidate should have demonstrable experience in the following key functions:
- Ensuring that finances are forecasted in an accurate and timely manner;
- Maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable;
- Administering payments to suppliers, Contractors and Technical Specialists;
- Managing expenditures and supporting documentation for eligible reimbursable expenses;
- Monitoring expenses, in accordance with an approved budget;
- Preparing and reviewing financial reports;
- Developing and managing reporting and invoicing;
- Providing financial advice related to local laws and regulations, financial institutions and the estimated expenses for products or services in the recipient country.
- Project experience should be for work in developing countries, ideally Mozambique.
- Candidates must be able to live and work in the project country. The ideal candidate will already be living in/based in Mozambique.
- Fluency in English and Portuguese language proficiency is required.
To learn more about Alinea, please visit our website: www.alineainternational.com