Provides strategic leadership to the MENA EE LAC supporting team of financial analysts and accountants in the regional office.
Provides strategic leadership to the financial analyst staff in a local, regional or HQ office.
Able to work with multiple country finance departments. Prepares financial guidance to field offices through memos, updates to policies, and procedure manuals.
Assigns and audits the work of the finance department, while providing guidance to staff.
Monitors and updates the departmental budget.
Engages in the more critical and confidential aspects of financial analysis. Provides final decision making on projects and problems that may cross functional boundaries.
Responsible for the development of policies, systems, special financial studies, etc. of major importance.
Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with a wide range of finance issues.
Works with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and / or external effect.
Manages the operational and strategic functions for the finance department to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Provides recommendations and consuls with management on financial performance and enterprise risk management.
Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and financial information systems.
Provide direct financial support to country offices in the whole region as needed throughout the full project cycle from startup to closeout
Responsible for developing checklists and quality assurance/revision tools.
Develops and implements process improvement plans for the Regional Office to ensure financial controls and operational procedures.
Provides leadership in financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews, and assessments processes.
Keeps abreast of the latest trends in financial accounting and mentors staff.
Develops capacity of team performance and drive for excellence.
Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls, and financial information systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills.
Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership, and managerial skills.
Ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to the team, exchange information, and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization.
Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization.
Ability to influence, motivate, negotiate, and work well with others.
Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have an impact on financial analysis and management controls.
Has significant experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
Full knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
Has significant experience with USAID financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
Minimum of 8+ years of finance management experience preferred in USAID Projects, including 3 years of line management.
Experience managing/leading a finance department is required.
Articulate, professional, and able to communicate clearly and positively with clients and staff.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; proficiency in Spanish and Arabic is a plus.
Experience in MENA EE LAC Region is a plus
Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO) required.
Experience working with an international organization.
Remote work from one of FHI 360’s countries in the region or HQ office.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to move 5-25 lbs.
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