Finance Manager, Emergency Response

Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

Code of Conduct

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability and transparency.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Finance Manager Emergency Response coordinates the accounting and finance activities related to the Emergency Responses conducted by the Company and HRSA Programs, and produces the information required by the CFO and Deputy Director of Accounting to monitor the activities.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setup of project and funding code in system (process funding forms, approvals, Journal entries, filing etc.).
• Getting approval for simplified
• Preparing the response Budget with ER Team lead and preparing specific budget on request by funder.
• Attending the regular ER daily response meeting, tracking the funds and
• Updating the ERFIN report with all incoming and outgoing funds, distribution of the report to Key
• Preparing the operating advances, perdiem calculation and other payment request for
• Reviewing the expense reports prepared by subcontractors and clearing the
• Monitoring and managing Petty cash opened for Emergency Responses, Control cash and follow up on daily cash reconciliation on the
• Training staff on procedures and
• Reviewing & completing the sub assessment
• Reviewing the SIFR, posting and processing the
• Assisting with the ER closing process, financial reports
• Coordinate the hiring of financial staff on the field
• Coordinate starting the field accounting activities using the ERP or accounting software selected
• Coordinate the presentation of taxes in the field
• Assist opening and registering field offices related to Emergency Response
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Accounting. Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years’ experience in financial management, preferably not-for-profit or government contracting.
• Wide experience managing Accounts Payable and liabilities of
• Demonstrated ability to use large scale automated accounting systems, knowledge of QuickBooks a
• Experience in preparing materials for and responding to
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving
• Experience in preparing and/or reviewing financial statements, including variance analysis, as well as the ability to explain these to persons with little financial
• Ability to work well under pressure, organize and set priorities, meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and
• Previous experience in Emergency Response activities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment.
• Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel internationally.
• Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”

Work environment:

• Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level.
• Emergency deployments may be in resource-deprived environments with austere living conditions.
• Travel for extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation.
• While international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic needs may require it intermittently.
• Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”

Project HOPE offers comprehensive benefits as part of the total compensation package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, 403(b), paid leave, and much more. For more information about our benefits please visit our benefits page.

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.

However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.

Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.