FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA

Pact seeks a Finance and Administration Director (F&A Director). The F&A Director is a member of the core management team and will oversee financial operations for the project, conduct continual reporting to ensure the financial health of the project and the correct usage of funds. The position reports to the Chief of Party and works closely with Program Managers, and Grants and Contracts Officers. A successful candidate will have experience working with US Government, the ability to oversee staff and partner organization finances and a strong background in institutionalizing financial best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide oversight on all program related financial matters;

• Manage the project budget ensuring all costs incurred by Pact are accounted for and in compliance with local laws;

• Develop and maintain sound financial management systems in line with USAID rules and regulations and Pact’s world-wide policies and procedures, and accounting principles;

• Ensure financial reporting is in accordance with USAID contractual requirements;

• Oversee Operations and Administration staff, ensuring that functions are performed timely and accurately;

• Provide technical assistance to improve the systems of internal control and financial management of partners;

• Advise program staff on financial health through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports;

• Establish/Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of funds and sub contracts;

• Produce budget projections and reports for submission to the donor through the DC office;

• Monitor partner’s management of funds and cross check source documents;

• Work closely with Pact’s grants and administration units on program related matters;

• Maintain financial files and support annual audits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or finance required;

• 10+ years of financial management experience;

• Knowledge of USAID/USG rules and regulations applicable to contracts;

• Strong computers skills are mandatory, as are strong written and oral communications skills;

• Strong managerial skills; experience overseeing staff required;

• Ability to set put financial regulation systems with partner organizations to ensure the efficient and accurate disbursement of funds;

• Strong sense of responsibility, personal initiative, and follow-through;

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment;

• Ability to work as part of a team and to coordinate across departments;

• Local candidates strongly preferred;

• Must be fluent in English and at least two local indigenous South Africa languages.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org