Chemonics International seeks a finance director for the anticipated $120-million, USAID-funded Stability in Key Areas (SIKA)-South project based in Kandahar, Afghanistan. SIKA is an 18-month project to support the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan improve basic service delivery at the district and provincial level. The finance director will support, manage, and oversee processing and compliance for all transactions and strengthen the project's financial systems. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include:
Manage project and field accounting systems for field offices and monitor internal day-to-day finance operations
Serve as the financial compliance authority for SIKA
Train local national finance and procurement staff on Chemonics financial systems and best practices for field office finance management
Test accounting and control systems and recommend the appropriate changes to policies and procedures
Strengthen financial management systems to ensure that all procurements adhere to USAID acquisition regulations and corporate procurement policies
Ensure that SIKA incurs expenses in accordance with U.S. government procurement regulations and standard corporate field accounting policies
Qualifications include:
Master’s degree in a relevant field
Minimum 10 years of supervisory and management experience, including finance and budget management
Minimum 5 years of USAID financial management experience preferred, including administration, program operations, and systems management
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Knowledge of USAID regulations and reporting requirements a plus
Ability to conceptualize financial, procurement, and management systems within the context of development programs
English fluency required; fluency in Pashto or Dari
Please send electronic submissions of CV and cover letter to sikarecruit@chemonics.com by September 15, 2011. No phone calls please. Finalists will be contacted.
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