Finance and Administration Manager, USAID/OTI Chad, Chad

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Position Summary:

MSI is seeking a finance and administration manager (FAM) for an anticipated USAID/OTI-funded, small-grants focused project in Chad. The FAM will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of program development, procurement, finance, and other professionals establishing and maintaining a strong system and management control for human resources, logistics, office procurement, office accounting and information systems. The FAM is responsible for establishing and maintaining a control for the project’s accounting and finance systems and will supervise the accountant.

**Please note: Only Chadian citizens are eligible for this position**

Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the home office program manager and the operations manager (OM), establish and oversee the management of the project financial systems.
• Supervise local office staff (accountant and cashier) in and delegate work.
• Oversee payment of local staff, local and regional consultants and related travel and per diem expenses.
• Ensure availability of funds; manage and reconcile any differences with local currency bank accounts.
• Review all invoices and requests for payment, and draft all payments for approval and signature by chief of party (COP) and/or OM.
• Ensure that the procurement and financial procedures comply with MSI and USAID procedures and regulations; advise COP on program policies and regulations.
• Work with MSI home office on any financial needs or reporting.
• Represent the program with local administrations (social security, tax authorities, landlord, etc.).
• Make transactions for the project with a corporate account, including monthly reporting.
• Support the OM by drafting wire transfer requests for submission to home office with an itemized summary of projected expenditures on a monthly basis.
• Review and process travel expense reports for office staff and local short term consultants, after COP and/or OM approval.
• Oversee, in consultation with the COP and OM, the ongoing development and management of the office financial day-to-day activities, including executing program close-out.
• Develop and update current program operations based on USAID regulations and MSI policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong guidelines regarding the use of program assets.
• Human resources, logistics and administrative management/duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Five (5) years of financial management experience required, including prior experience as finance manager for USAID funded programs.
• Human resources management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in USAID rules and regulations.
• Supervisory experience.
• Must be able to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• French fluency required; Arabic fluency desirable.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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