Director of Finance, Maputo

Director of Finance, Maputo
Closing Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011


Director of Finance

Health Alliance International (HAI)

Health Alliance International supports the development of equity-oriented policies and public-sector health systems. Our vision is a just world with universal access to quality health care.

Closing date: 31 Dec 2011

Location: Mozambique - Maputo

Job summary

The Director of Finance oversees the creation, implementation and compliance of internal controls and policies and procedures for all financial activities of HAI Mozambique. S/he provides capacity building support to all Mozambique accounting staff and management engaged in making decisions affecting the fiscal health of HAI Mozambique. During the first six months of this position, the Director of Finance will focus heavily on establishing and revising policies and procedures appropriate to rapid growth in size, impact and responsibility of HAI Mozambique. The Director of Finance acts as the primary liaison between Mozambique and HAI headquarters regarding all financial matters. S/he is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and norms. The Director of Finance acts as an internal auditor of financial systems and processes, insuring the consistency, quality and legality of financial activities, and the fiscal health and sustainability of HAI Mozambique.

Responsibilities

* Fiscal oversight

* Develop, review, update and implement effective financial policies and procedures for HAI Mozambique that comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), local and global HAI policies, donor policies and all relevant Mozambican and US laws, regulations and norms.

* Cultivate and maintain an expertise on the rules and regulations of various donors and provide guidance in the area of donor compliance.

* Develop, coordinate and implement plans for the control, monitoring and reporting of all financial operations.

* Perform internal audits of HAI's accounting activities in all HAI Mozambique offices, including monthly reviews of financial transactions to check for appropriate documentation, correct account assignment and approvals.

* Manage all audits performed by external actors including collaborating with all HAI offices to prepare appropriate documentation, respond to requests for clarification and take corrective action.

* Ensure that all financial information and accounting procedures effectively and efficiently respond to the reporting expectations of donors.

* Consolidate monthly financial reports to provide timely reports on fiscal health, including revenue/expenditure reports, expense reports by grant, budget variance reports, among others.

* Monitor and report on cash flow, and work with program staff and others to predict and stabilize cash flows.

* Participate with other management and staff during the annual budget process and in the development of grant proposal budgets.

* Assist accounting and human resources with payroll processes to enable accurate and timely distribution of salaries and benefits.

* Advise senior management regarding the approval of large expenditures within Mozambique.

* Participate in all strategic planning meetings affecting HAI Mozambique.

* Establish positive professional relationships with HAI's banking and insurance institutions, and work to obtain the best prices for quality services.

* Collaborate with Director of Logistics to establish and maintain accounting standards, transparent procedures, and donor compliance regarding procurement activities.

* Collaborate with IT staff and others to guarantee that HAI's software, hardware and connectivity permit effective accounting processes.

* Manage the organization's process for paying taxes in Mozambique.

* Represent the organization at relevant forums, workshops and meetings.

Capacity building and support

* Cultivate and maintain an in-depth understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, potentials and risks regarding finances among each office and its staff as well as in HAI Mozambique overall.

* Assist accounting staff with troubleshooting and problem solving as they arise.

* Provide capacity building support to accounting staff, program staff and management on all financial matters.

* Conduct one-on-one and group workshops to respond to identified training needs.

* Connect staff with professional training opportunities appropriate to both the needs of the organization and the employee.

* Provide input to supervisors on performance appraisals of accounting staff.

* Foster a spirit of teamwork, trust and transparency among accounting staff in HAI Mozambique.

* Play a significant role in the recruitment of new accounting staff.

Required Qualifications

* A four-year degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent with 10 or more years of accounting management experience in a medium or large NGO.

* At least three years working experience in the developing world, preferably in Africa.

* Fluent Portuguese and intermediate or advanced English.

* Must be able to travel up to 40 percent of the time to HAI offices throughout Mozambique.

* Experience with USAID rules and regulations.

* Experience with Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint; Peachtree accounting software; and Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) or other major accounting software package.

Desired Qualifications

* Master's in Business degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance, or similar concentration.

* Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Accountant (CA) or equivalent

* Experience working with government, bilateral, multilateral or private donor grants and contracts with a total value of $15 - 25 million.

* Thorough and transparent communication skills combined with strong experience in professional mentoring, team building and organized collaboration.

* Exceptional ability to prioritize, plan and adapt within a complex and rapidly changing environment.

How to apply

This Position will be open until filled

To apply, please visit our website and follow the instructions to complete the online application process:

http://www.healthallianceinternational.org/employment/current-postings/director-of-finance-mozambique-open-until-filled/

Applications will not be considered until the online application is completed and submitted.

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