Finance Officer-USAID/Deloitte عودة إلى الفرص

Position Title: Finance Officer

Position Classification: Fixed Term – (Full Time), Tunisian, and CCN, and will be based in Tunis, Tunisia.

Project Overview: The USAID Power Tunisia activity seeks to advance self-reliance in Tunisia by strengthening the country’s institutional capacity to manage, operate, and maintain a modern, diversified and financially sound electricity system. The activity has three core objectives: 

• Strengthening the energy sector’s performance
• Diversifying and securing energy supply
• Promoting advanced technology pilots and partnerships

Position Overview: Support the Finance Manager and Director of Finance, Administration and Compliance (DFAC) in the successful planning, management, and implementation for all aspects of USAID Power Tunisia Activity’s financial operations. 

Detailed Responsibilities: The Employee shall perform the following general functions:

• Support proper financial management of the Activity, including but not limited to: 
  • Making payments from petty cash, verifying payment documentation, supporting quarterly financial reporting, administering and monitoring local vendor payments and outstanding balances. 
  • Maintaining local Imprest accounting spreadsheets and support submissions, as designated by the Finance Manager and the DFAC. This includes working with the Home Office team to ensure invoice submissions to the client are accurate and detailed. 
  • Entering the accounting entries into Power Tunisia’s chosen banks’ online banking tool for approval by authorized Power Tunisia signatories. Developing a relationship with Power Tunisia’s chosen bank to resolve any issues in a timely manner. 
  • Collecting receipts and ensure correct documentation is in place for all purchases (Purchase Request Form, Disbursement Form, Advance Form, etc.). 
• Ensure document retention and filing system meets USAID and Deloitte-mandated specifications and that files are audit-ready at all times; 
• Review time sheets, administer payroll and prepare payroll summary reports in a timely manner. Calculate and audit local travel expenses and employee benefits in accordance with the project’s employee manual policies;
• Monitor local time and expense related costs incurred through project Imprest account to provide relevant input to budget revisions and pipeline projections to COP, DFAC and Home Office to ensure availability of funds for program expenses;
• Support Finance Manager with all VAT exemption items for the project;
• Liaise with Tunisian tax authorities to ensure timely meeting of tax obligations in accordance with the Tunisian tax legislation. Monitor and report out on developments and amendments in the taxation system and tax code in Tunisia;
• Prepare transaction vouchers with appropriate support documentation in accordance with Deloitte and USAID finance and procurement policies;
• Identify compliance issues that require follow-up and, when necessary, lead the closeout activities of the project from the Finance Department’s perspective; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisor and Reporting Responsibilities: For all routine responsibilities and duties, either directly or indirectly related to the Position description, the Employee shall report directly to, and be supervised by the position of Finance Manager. The Employee’s Supervisor may change from time to time on an ad hoc or temporary basis depending on the needs of the Project.

Qualifications: 

• Experience in finance and accounting, complying with rules and regulations related to banking, employment law, and administration in Tunisia
• Experience in financial and administrative management for USAID or other donor-funded development projects
• Demonstrated familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to effectively work with senior management, local staff, and home office team to ensure that the Activity is financially and administratively well-managed and is focused on achieving results 
• Ability to serve as central point for coordination and communication within the field office for human resources, finance, and administrative support activities
• Experience developing and submitting relevant support documentation for quarterly financial reports 
• Familiarity with FAR/ADS and applicable federal and national regulations as well as USAID or other donor-funded contracting practices strongly preferred 
• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or another relevant field
• Able to engage effectively with counterparts and technical staff and work as part of a supportive team to document results objectively and in clear terms
• Prior experience on USAID or donor-funded projects preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional fluency in English, French, and Arabic required (both verbal and written)