Duties

The Financial Specialist reports to the Sr. Financial Specialist and provides financial and accounting technical assistance, training and oversight, budgetary, procurement and reconciliation support to CDC Implementing partners and their finance and grants management staff and auditors in order to achieve results specified in the Cooperative Agreements, particularly focusing on: reporting requirements; budget implementation and execution including tracking budget expenditures and balances; application and continuation budget reviews and reprogramming requests and other supplemental documentation associated with the cooperative agreement process from the initial award to close out of each cooperative agreement. There is a particular focusing on determining the adequacy of partner’s accounting systems, internal controls, procedures, systems and adherence to the requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as the relevant USG procurement and financial regulations, and therefore determining the institutional capability to implement USG funding agreements.

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

security certificate; or

Public Trust security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6-weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or Management is required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.

You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.

You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in financial management and procurement is required. Of these five years, at least two years must be in managing or auditing donor funded projects or international programs.

Language:

Fluent English Speaking/Reading/Writing is required

Job Knowledge:

Understanding of professional accounting and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles, theories and practices as well as in-depth knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations and procedures associated with USG organizational financial operations, PEPFAR Funding, accounting and reporting requirements. Detailed knowledge of GRZ financial management and accounting policies and procedures, NGO legislations, employee compensation and payroll, local taxes and duties. Experience with government regulations and circulars related to grants and contracts.

Skills And Abilities:

Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook); various financial management software systems: Quick Books, PASTEL; Financial management and procurement with high level of accountability, credibility and accuracy. Deadline oriented with a keen eye detail and precision. Advanced level of analytical, computational, presentation and numerical skills as well as ability to manipulate financial data into statistical information. Strong conceptual skills with organizational and critical thinking and problem-solving attitude to achieve organizational objectives. Strategic planning and implementation, with coordination, flexibility and multitasking ability. Well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of the functioning of the public health secton