Overview

Creative Associates International(Creative) is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Creative is seeking a Finance Manager for the USAID Local Governance and Reconciliation Activity (LGRA), a 5-year program to promote more effective and legitimate local governance that offers a credible alternative to Al-Shabaab rule in southern Somalia. The Finance Manager will manage the project’s financial systems and be responsible for all matters related to financial management and financial reporting. The Finance Manager will report to the Chief of Party and will be chiefly responsible for ensuring the project’s financial activities meet all USAID requirements and are in full compliance with USAID policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for program expenditures;
• Manage financial systems, files, and maintain Creative’s online accounting system;
• Liaise between Creative Associates' field and headquarters offices regarding all financial matters; provide oversight for all internal or external audit requests, as needed;
• Lead project financial analysis, develop forecasts, and review project expenses;
• Track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field office and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including developing tracking and monitoring all financial project activities, and maintaining current project expense data;
• Draft quarterly and annual financial reports on financial status of project expenses and budget information and forward to - Finance & Contracts for review and approval by the Controller;
• Prepare monthly field expense reports, and report monthly expenses to HQ Offices;
• Provide Chief of Party with project’s current financial status;
• Oversee the processing of payment requests including wire transfer requests for payments to vendors in compliance with contract requirements;
• Review and process invoices and in-field fee payments in accordance with Creative’s financial management and accounting procedures and USAID policies;
• Manage personnel and payroll office staff and procedures;
• Provide financial management and systems training for project staff;
• Travel to field location(s) as necessary and provide oversight to field office financial systems and processes;
• Provide training and guidance to grantees, local partners, and beneficiaries, as needed
• Review and approve the financial close-out of program activities, and verify documentation and information is complete; and
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, financial analysis or accounting desirable; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant work experience;
• Experience managing the financial activities for a project of similar size;
• Experience with USAID project finances and budgeting (preferred) or similar work for other donors/U.S. Government agencies;
• Competent in using computers and financial software;
• Experience managing teams;
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Excellent written and spoken English essential;
• Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks;
• Ability to work independently or as a part of a team; and
• Somali nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Creative Associates International is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. EOE/AA. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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