Creative Associates International
Overview
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Activity Summary:
Creative Associates is currently competing for the EDY: Youth Grow Activity. The Activity will work to
1) Increase youth access to high-quality career planning information and livelihood opportunities,
2) Strengthen youth leadership through targeted support of local youth-led and youth-serving organizations in order to promote youth participation as decision makers and key contributors to individual, household, community, and national well-being and
3) Strengthen Government of Jordan (GOJ) systems, in partnership with youth, to provide more coordinated and effective services, practices, and policies that embody the principles of Positive Youth Development
Position Summary:
The Finance Manager will be based in Amman, Jordan. S/he will provide overall financial management and oversight for the project and will work closely with the DCOP (Deputy Chief of Party) of Operations. This position will also be a liaison with the Home Office to ensure full compliance with regulations and policies regarding the implementation of effective internal controls.
Responsibilities
Reporting & Supervision:
The Finance Manager will report to the Deputy Chief of Party.
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Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for program expenditures.
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Ensure that the project meets all donor contractual requirements and complies with donor policies and regulations.
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Receive and account for all funds for the project (performing weekly and monthly cash checks).
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Liaise between Creative Associates’ field and headquarters offices.
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Participate in ongoing analysis, forecasting and review of project expenses.
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Participate in budget planning and realignments as required.
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Track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field office and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including developing spreadsheet programs for tracking and monitoring all financial project activities, and maintaining spreadsheets with current project expense data.
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Provide Project Director/HQ updates on the status of fund requests and work with Finance and Contracts (F&C) in Washington, DC to ensure the timely transfer of funds.
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Submit wire transfer requests for field offices to F&C for processing.
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Process checks requests and wire transfer requests for payments to vendors in compliance with contract requirements.
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Review and process invoices and in-field fee payments in accordance with Creative accounting procedures and contract policies.
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Work closely with field-based subcontractors to ensure budgets, projections, and invoices are completed according to Creative/USAID policies and procedures.
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Manage personnel and payroll office staff and procedures.
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Maintain project financial and contractual files.
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Develop financial procedures manual.
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Provide financial management and systems training for project staff.
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Maintain a database of accounting documents, in both electronic and hard copy.
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Consolidate accounting data into a monthly return to be forwarded to Headquarters in paper and electronic copies.
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Prepare the requisite financial documents and vouchers.
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Draft quarterly and annual financial reports on financial status of project expenses and budget information and forward to F&C for review and approval by the Controller.
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Coordinate with USAID regarding the management of U.S. dollars and local currencies.
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Ensure monthly field expense reports.
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Travel to field offices when necessary.
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Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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M.S. degree in accounting or financial management desired; B.S. degree with at least 3 years of experience required.
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Previous financial management of a donor-funded project in Jordan.
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Public or private sector management, financial analysis, cost accounting and relevant experience preferably in developing countries.
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Demonstrated capacity to supervise a complex financial management or general ledger system.
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Fluency in English and Arabic required.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.
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