Finance Director – FHI360 عودة إلى الفرص

ABOUT FHI 360

FHI 360 (www.fhi360.org) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Finance Director.

DESCRIPTION

FHI 360 is currently implementing two multiyear projects in Tunisia :

1. Ma3an : Through the Ma3an project, FHI 360 is working to strengthen resilience in 30 Tunisian communities. The project works to engage marginalized youth, identify and reduce community-specific vulnerabilities, and catalyze and harness public- and private-sector resources to create a lasting foundation for social cohesion and resilience.  FHI 360 uses a community resilience process to increase the capacity of communities to withstand political, social or economic stresses and shocks. The process begins with youth-led mapping of community opportunities and challenges. The youth mappers then present their findings and priorities at collaborative stakeholder action-planning workshops and work with a cross-section of community stakeholders to develop activities that address the prioritized needs. These activities strengthen collaboration among community members while also addressing community and youth development needs.
2. Collaborative Action for Handicraft Exports (ACEA) project in Tunisia, funded by the U.S. the Department of State. In partnership with the National Office of Handicrafts (ONAT), the goal of this project is to foster a more competitive handicraft value chain in Tunisia, leading to long-term sustainable economic growth, increased exports, and increased employment. This goal would be achieved through technical assistance to two handicrafts value chains, including the initiatives of two clusters. A first phase supported the “Natural extracts” value chain in the Northwest of Tunisia and the Olive Wood value chain in Sfax and Sidi Bouzid. While expanding support to these value chains the project will begin supporting three additional value chains in 2021.

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

The main function will be to provide financial and accounting oversight for all aspects of FHI 360 projects in Tunisia in accordance with the founder’s regulations. The Director of Finance will be responsible for budget forecasting, expenditure tracking, and financial analysis, as well as accounting and grants. Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control and key finance decisions, in concert with the role on the senior management team.  Monitors and provides financial management aspects to ensure efficient and collaborative project support. The Director of Finance bears the responsibility of the financial reporting of the project and will work closely with the Chief of Party to ensure smooth and transparent financial decisions and operations.

The position shall be based in Tunisia and will be contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360 and final founder approval of the candidate.

Position Responsibilities

Duties require broad conceptual judgment, accountability, initiative and ability to deal with a wide range of finance issues.

Reviews, provides input, and periodically updates financial office policy and protocols.

Reviews and analyzes monthly financial reports regarding budgets- actual and forecast. Ensures that all reporting is timely and responsive to project founder’s requirements.

Provides recommendations on financial projects and compliances and assists with development and management of internal financial audits.

Participates and provides financial reporting for annual budget planning, pipeline analysis, audit reviews and assessments.

Provides leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP). Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is required.

Manage the operational and strategic functions for the finance department to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Prepare financial guidance through well-written and thorough memos, updates to policies, and procedure manuals.

Develop and implement process improvement plans for to ensure effective and efficient financial controls and procedures.

Provide leadership in financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews and assessment processes.

Possess broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and ability to deal with a wide range of finance issues.

Supervises the management of the finance team and encourages a collaborative, cohesive working environment.

Reviews implementing partner budgets for correctness and verify that budgets conform to FHI and donor regulations.

Provide financial and accounting assistance as required to FHI staff.