Financial Manager/Finance Director
Position:Financial Manager/Finance Director
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan.
Expected Start Date: August 15 – This is a contract position for 2 years, with potential for extension.
Description of Role:
Roots of Peace (“ROP”) is seeking a strong Financial Manager. This position is responsible for managing the financial operations of the program. The Finance Director is responsible for the program’s accounting practices, financial compliance with USAID regulations, the maintenance of its fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports. The position involves supervision over general accounting, including payroll, and invoicing that includes international field office contracts.
Roots of Peace (www.rootsofpeace.org) is a humanitarian organization whose mission is to rid the world of landmines and other remnants of war by transforming toxic minefields into thriving farmland and communities through a focus on sustainable, organic farming practices. Roots of Peace currently has over $110M in multi-year government contracts for its work in Afghanistan.
Responsibilities:
Manage all financial operations for the organization, including:
· Processing of all financial transactions
· Reporting of financial results
· Auditing of financials
· Managing donor audits
· Management of cash flow and asset accounts
Provide timely financial reports to ROP management, including:
· Monthly budget report showing actual versus budget for month (within 30 days of the last day of the month closed)
· Quarterly and annual expenses statements for ROP and donor
Manage the assets of the organization.
· Manage cash to ensure smooth on-going operations
· Manage Accounts Receivable to ensure timely receipt of payments
· Manage organization assets and property of donor funded projects to ensure tracking and management of the assets
· Reconcile asset accounts on a monthly basis
· For donor programs, work with entire financial team to ensure compliance with donor requirements and regulations in procurement, salaries, benefits and invoicing.
· Establish procedures and processes that will enable organization to invoice all our vendors within 30 days of the close of the month and report the results within 60 days after the close of the month.
· Manage and develop the financial team.
Minimum Requirements
· At least 10+ years of experience in financial management.
· At least 5 years of experience in International Development is required; but 10 years of International Development experience will be preferred.
· Must have experience working with USAID agreements or contracts.
· Must have worked on at least 2 USAID projects;
· Must have strong communication skills and ability to work with colleagues worldwide to build a strong financial team.
· Experience effectively managing/mentoring accounting staff and its operations.
· BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance required; Advanced degree a plus.
Reporting
This position reports directly to Chief of Party.
Compensation
Compensation is dependent upon past compensation. ROP has a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, leave travel, paid leave and holiday and tax deferred savings.
How to Apply:
Please send CV that clearly shows you meet the required skills/experience of the position. Send by email to linda.aines@internationalink.net with the “Fin Manager, Afghanistan” in the subject line.
Deadline for Applications: Preferably June 1, 2013, but will accept until June 3.
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan.
Expected Start Date: August 15 – This is a contract position for 2 years, with potential for extension.
Description of Role:
Roots of Peace (“ROP”) is seeking a strong Financial Manager. This position is responsible for managing the financial operations of the program. The Finance Director is responsible for the program’s accounting practices, financial compliance with USAID regulations, the maintenance of its fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports. The position involves supervision over general accounting, including payroll, and invoicing that includes international field office contracts.
Roots of Peace (www.rootsofpeace.org) is a humanitarian organization whose mission is to rid the world of landmines and other remnants of war by transforming toxic minefields into thriving farmland and communities through a focus on sustainable, organic farming practices. Roots of Peace currently has over $110M in multi-year government contracts for its work in Afghanistan.
Responsibilities:
Manage all financial operations for the organization, including:
· Processing of all financial transactions
· Reporting of financial results
· Auditing of financials
· Managing donor audits
· Management of cash flow and asset accounts
Provide timely financial reports to ROP management, including:
· Monthly budget report showing actual versus budget for month (within 30 days of the last day of the month closed)
· Quarterly and annual expenses statements for ROP and donor
Manage the assets of the organization.
· Manage cash to ensure smooth on-going operations
· Manage Accounts Receivable to ensure timely receipt of payments
· Manage organization assets and property of donor funded projects to ensure tracking and management of the assets
· Reconcile asset accounts on a monthly basis
· For donor programs, work with entire financial team to ensure compliance with donor requirements and regulations in procurement, salaries, benefits and invoicing.
· Establish procedures and processes that will enable organization to invoice all our vendors within 30 days of the close of the month and report the results within 60 days after the close of the month.
· Manage and develop the financial team.
Minimum Requirements
· At least 10+ years of experience in financial management.
· At least 5 years of experience in International Development is required; but 10 years of International Development experience will be preferred.
· Must have experience working with USAID agreements or contracts.
· Must have worked on at least 2 USAID projects;
· Must have strong communication skills and ability to work with colleagues worldwide to build a strong financial team.
· Experience effectively managing/mentoring accounting staff and its operations.
· BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance required; Advanced degree a plus.
Reporting
This position reports directly to Chief of Party.
Compensation
Compensation is dependent upon past compensation. ROP has a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, leave travel, paid leave and holiday and tax deferred savings.
How to Apply:
Please send CV that clearly shows you meet the required skills/experience of the position. Send by email to linda.aines@internationalink.net with the “Fin Manager, Afghanistan” in the subject line.
Deadline for Applications: Preferably June 1, 2013, but will accept until June 3.
To apply
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to linda.aines
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