Job Description

The Finance Manager is the highest level finance position on the project staff. The Finance Manager is responsible for the appropriate and efficient tracking and reporting on the financial resources and for contributing to key finance-related decisions.

The Finance Manager reports tthe Chief of Party (CoP) and ADRA Country Director for that particular project and will work closely with the financial officer at ADRA's country office as well as potential other high-level staff, such as the Deputy Chief of Party, the Country Director, or the Operations Manager. The Financial Manager supervises any additional finance staff working for the project, such as assistants or accountants.

Primary Responsibilities

•   Provide overall leadership and management of the project finance team; Provide management support in the administration of the financial and physical resources, development and implementation of internal controls and accounting policies and procedures;
•   Lead annual budgeting activities;
•   Advise management on strategic resource acquisition and allocation;
•   Abide by and uphold all policies, procedures, and requirements of the donor and of ADRA;
•   Maintenance of project accounting records and implementation of financial control systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
•   Prepare financial performance reports for management; ensuring reports are timely, relevant, and accurate;
•   Responsible for optimal execution of all financial and accounting processes (including donor funds);
•   Implement and maintain appropriate internal controls in the organization tensure safeguarding of assets in line with ADRA policies and procedures;
•   Ensure compliance with proposed and approved project budget;
•   Prepare project financial statements for ADRA and donor review;

Qualification Required & Experience:

•   Bachelor's degree, at minimum, in Accounting or Financial Management;
•   At least 7 years of experience of senior management experience in accounting, public administration, or business management in an international context;
•   At least three years working on projects funded by USAID, the European Commission, and other government and multi-lateral donors;
•   Proven track record of accurately and reliably managing the books and records for a at least a $10million contract or program; and
•   Knowledge of US government requirements and policies regarding finance and accounting and contract management.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please complete and submit the on-line application, including uploading your CV and other documents. Alternatively, please email your CV and cover letter tMike Harris (Mike.Harris@adra.org) with "Ghana - Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist" in the subject line.

Closing Date: 01 August, 2014

•   Please note: Only finalists will be contacted. Your CV may be kept on file for future opportunities.
•   No phone calls piease.
•   ADRA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.