Democratic Republic of Congo
Chemonics seeks a Financial Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Integrated Governance Activity (IGA) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). IGA will:
- Strengthen the capacity of select Congolese government institutions (both executive and legislative branch) to fulfill their mandates
- Support targeted sub-national government entities so they can better collaborate with citizens for more effective development
- Build citizen demand for accountable, transparent and participatory government services
The Financial Manager will be responsible for managing the financial accounting operations and field transactions in compliance with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies. He/she will work closely with Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, and the Chemonics home office project management unit and finance department on financial management issues. He/she will work with bookkeepers and other project staff to prepare proper financial documentation, and accurately process expenditures for monthly invoicing to USAID. He/she will liaise with the local bank, reconcile monthly bank statements, process payroll, and work with tax accountants in managing and monitoring project accounts.
A detailed draft Statement of Objectives for this project can be found here. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Qualifications:
- Fluency in French and English required
- Minimum 10 years of experience in financial management of large, complex, donor-funded projects, with demonstrated experience with funds control and monitoring of fraud and abuse
- Graduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
- Experience working on USAID projects and familiarity with USAID rules and regulations and experience in budgeting, procurement, and financial management preferred
- Familiarity with ABACUS accounting system preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Application Instructions:
Please submit CV and cover letter with the subject: “IGA: Financial Manager” in the subject line to [email protected] by April 17, 2015. This recruit is being conducted on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to [email protected] with only “DRC IGA: Financial Manager” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
