· Reviews and approve recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to executive or senior management team.
· Oversee proper allocation of invoices to funding source and expense categories.
· Prepare internal and external financial reports in accordance with established schedules and in manner to meet donor expectations
· Assists with development and management of internal financial audits.
· May develop formal reporting system to communicate results of audit activities to management and regulator y compliance agencies.
· Provides leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures.
· Reviews and analyzes monthly financial reports in relation to activity and project budgets and corrects accounting errors
· In collaboration with senior management monitor budgets and funding obligations vs. actual expenses via pipeline analyses, taking into account accruals and commitments.
· Provides recommendations to and consults with management on project financial management matters and compliance
· Participates in and provides financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews and assessments.
· Keeps abreast with the latest trends in financial accounting and mentors staff.
· Builds and trains staff on financial policies and procedures
· Manages the activities of the financial analysts.
· Reviews sub awardees’ invoices and forecasts and performs pre-award assessments for sub-grantees and subcontractors
· Builds and reviews budgets for new activities and projects.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
· Bachelor's Degree or its international equivalent in finance, business administration, accounting or related Field.
· 5 years related work experience in NGO, including management and working at the corporate or organization level.
· Experience in comprehensive management of business support and compliance functions in organizations funded via government, contracts and grants, foundation, and commercial sources.
· Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and financial information systems
· Well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management controls.
· Familiarity with experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards
· Sound knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles practices and reporting guidelines
· Ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to team, exchange information and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization.
· Excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills
· Past experience managing a financial analysis department is required.
· Ability to prepare reports and provide information to management in a timely matter
· Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.
· Experience working with an international organization.