Forcier seeks a Finance, Administration and Human Resources Manager in Democratic Republic of the Congo. They will act as the lead for accounting, finance, invoicing, procurement, human resources and other F&A functions as required. A main part of their role will be serving these functions on a USAID contract, so sound knowledge on USAID rules and regulations, and functioning of financial processes, as well as maintain internal controls for all activities is essential. S/he will work directly with the Director of Operations (global) and the assistant director for Southern Africa. The position will be full time and based in Kinshasa, with travel throughout the country, specifically Goma. This position is open to Congolese candidates only.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain oversight of finance, procurement, human resources, and operational activities of the field office
• Establish procedures for stewardship of financial operations, including accounting/banking, payroll, subcontracting, procurement, etc.
• Ensure all activities and operations maintain compliance with local laws and USAID rules and regulations
• Develop, analyze, and monitor program budgets; monitor and track obligations and expenditures against budgets
• Execute all budget and financial tracking and reporting requirements, and respond to related inquiries by USAID and the Forcier in a timely fashion
• May develop, execute, and manage consultant, subcontractor, and vendor agreements, and authorize and approve payments to consultants, subcontractors, and vendors
• Manage local payroll and reporting

Requirements

Requirements

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related discipline; a graduate degree is preferred

Required skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing, in roles of increasing responsibility: finance, procurement, accounting, logistics, and/or human resource-related matters for international development activities of a similar contract size
• Knowledge of U.S. Government’s financial reporting and compliance processes and requirements, particularly as related to USAID highly desired
• Knowledge of applicable Congolese laws and policies on financial and procurement procedures and human resources
• Experience supporting donor-funded procurements and subcontracts preferred
• Previous experience working on USAID-funded programs desirable

Experience managing complex relationships with a variety of stakeholders

• Proficiency in French and English is required
• Familiarity with USAID/DRC is preferred