SI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) has received funding from the United States Agency for International Development to implement the Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) Project to work in northern Ghana with a focus on strengthening the treatment and preventive nutrition services in health facilities, and overseeing the implementation of specific tasks that strengthen community based nutrition improvements.<\/p>\n
Job Title: Finance & Administration Director<\/strong><\/p>\n The Finance & Administration (F&A) Director is responsible for overseeing the administrative, operations and financial management and accountability requirements of the SPRING\/Ghana Project.<\/p>\n S\/he works as part of the SPRING\/Ghana project management teams, taking a lead in the areas of operations, human resources, finance management, information technology.<\/p>\n The F&A Director is responsible for ensuring that the Project functions efficiently in all financial, administrative and operational matters, directly supervising administrative staff and providing oversight to all local procurement issues.<\/p>\n Additionally, s\/he works collaboratively and effectively with the Country Manager, assuring compliance with the terms of the Project contractual requirements.<\/p>\n The F&A Director of Operations is knowledgeable of and adheres to JSI ethical standards, policies and procedures and USG Procurement Integrity standards and procedures, in all project management responsibilities.<\/p>\n Reporting Relationship<\/strong> Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Management<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide oversight for all policies, procedures, activities and staff in finance, administration, security, travel, transportation, IT, communication, procurement, HR and the upkeep of office space, equipment. Financial\/Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Create, implement and monitor internal controls for accuracy, completeness and timeliness of accounting records and reports. Administrative\/Operations\/Procurement<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide overall support, direction to Office Operations team to ensure safe, efficient and functioning SPRING offices. Human Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that timesheets for all local staff are completed and approved Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 An advanced university degree in Business Studies (Finance or Accounting option) or Professional Qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, etc. Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n JSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individual are welcome to apply. Please send your cover letter and CV to:-<\/p>\n jobs@spring-nutrition.org<\/strong>\u00a0or the JSI address listed below.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 If you submit via e-mail, please write the title of the job you are applying to in the subject line. SPRING Representative<\/strong> Phone:\u00a0233.302.780.732<\/strong> Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a030 April, 2014<\/p>\n www.jsi.com<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.spring-nutrition.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) has received funding from the United States Agency for International Development to implement the Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING)…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9973,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jobs.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-36s","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11932"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11932"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11932\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9973"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11932"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11932"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11932"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThe Finance & Administration Director reports to the Country Manager based in Accra, Ghana, who will make regular reports and\/or appraisals to the Home Office regarding performance of the FAD.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide the Country Manager and Deputy Country Manager with financial and operational guidance to support the efficient and compliant implementation of project activities.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Serve as part of FO management team with overall responsibility for financial and operational management to the field office and serves as key contact for finance and operations issues.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in development of annual budgets, providing updates, modifications, and analysis.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that all SPRING activities are implemented in accordance with USAID financial procedures and JSI policy. Notify the Country Manager and\/or HQ of any discrepancies.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Report regularly to the Country Manager, and identify problems and issues for resolution in a timely manner.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assisting project teams in managing partnerships and activities, and developing related tools and systems to support implementation
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise finance and administrative staff.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develop country budgets in accordance with HQ guidance, and lead budget development process in-country.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor budget spending and conduct financial analysis related to project expenditures, financial obligations, and other financial activity.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise Project Finance staff to ensure that field expenses meet with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, JSI policy, and USAID rules and regulations as they apply to SPRING operations; demonstrate the ability to use sound business judgment in assuring that all costs are reasonable and necessary for the completion of the project goals.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Manage the day-to-day accounting processes and ensure the production of monthly field office reports send to HQ.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Prepare payments to local vendors in accordance with agreed Levels of Authority; ensure that all project expenses incurred are paid for on a timely basis, including VAT free exemptions.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Approve payments to staff and vendors using QuickBooks voucher system; submit monthly field accounts to HQ; and reconcile bank statement on a monthly basis.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and submission of monthly cash flow requirements.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Prepare financial reports for USAID (for review by HQ prior to submission) and as part of deliverables for USAID.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Manage the relationship with vendors and bank representatives.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Working with Office Operations team, ensure general safety, security of the office
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise asset management, inventory processes and procedures
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide guidance, support on vendor management
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Oversee project team in organizing meetings, events, workshops, trainings, and preparing presentations.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Oversee office procurement and maintenance of equipment in accordance with USAID regulations, cooperative agreement requirements and JSI policy.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Review and approve Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders within the established limits per Operations Manual. Ensure that all supporting documentation is in order before they are approved.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and maintain Local Hire Employee Manual for SPRING
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure compliance with all project legal requirements (employee taxes, local labor laws)\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide overall support and direction to assure that the most qualified staff are hired and that staff are supported
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that JSI meets labor requirements and adheres to corporate policies, procedures
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Incorporate progressive HR concepts and ensure performance assessments are conducted for every staff member and consultant, and reports filed as required.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least eight years work experience in financial management 5 at senior management level. Experience in accounting\/audit of international donors program funds.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Familiarity with USAID regulations and procedures essential.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Recent training in USAID rules and regulations an asset.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Financial\/auditing background.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Computer literate; proficient with Excel and Quick Books.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, managerial and organizational skills.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Detail-oriented.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Strong skills in teamwork.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proven high level of integrity (references will be helpful).
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work on own initiative\/proactive attitude.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 JSI will only contact short-listed applicants.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Please no phone calls. Deadline for submission is April 30, 2014.<\/p>\n
\nJSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.<\/strong>
\nHouse# F134\/5<\/strong>
\nThird Soula Street<\/strong>
\nLabone<\/strong>
\nAccra, Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nFax:\u00a0233.302.780.062<\/strong><\/p>\n