Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Senior Financial Management Specialist will manage and execute financial management and disbursement activities and provide advice on financial matters of the Program.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Significant experience working as financial management professional (approximately 12 years or more) on projects financed by international donors.
• Experience setting up a financial management operations and internal controls, developing and monitoring budgets, cash management, commitment management, payment operations and related tasks.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, maintenance and use of automated financial management and accounting systems. Experience with SAP-based system is desirable.
• Experience working in projects financed by international donors.
• Demonstrated financial management experience in project implementation activities particularly dealing with agriculture sector.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, business, economics, or accounting.
• Professional financial management / accountancy qualification or specialized training.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in working with IFRS or U.S. GAAP.
• Fluency in English – reading, writing, and speaking.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, Outlook, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.