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Introduction
Job Purpose:
The primary function is to represent and provide overall leadership in the areas of Finance.
Core Characteristics:
These principles guide and identify us as colleagues and representatives of Living Water:
• Honor God
• Develop People
• Pursue Excellence
• Be Good Stewards
Fonctions
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Finance and Management
• Provide a competent accounting service to the country office;
• Maintain a set of complete and accurate financial records, including all relevant supporting documentation for each project;
• Establish, manage, and modify the financial procedures: e.g. receipts, payments, disbursements and bookkeeping, banking, filing procedures within the Living Water Haiti and other finance-related tasks;
• Establish an effective filing system that provides easy access to finance-related information and proper documentation of all financial and contractual transactions;
• Assist in the upgrading of financial procedures when required and contribute to the overall financial development of Living Water Haiti and the attainment of its long term strategic objectives;
• Ensure accounting procedures and policies are being adhered to and internal controls exist to reduce financial risk;
• Provide timely financial information and advice to the Country Director;
• Prepare monthly reconciliation report and submit Country Director;
• Monitor and report on project and country office income and expenditure;
• Prepare monthly Budget vs. Actual (BvA) report and submit to the Country Director;
• Oversee the Living Water Haiti cash book and ensure it is entered into QuickBooks;
• Assist the Country Director in preparation for external audits and prepare responses to auditors;
• Conduct, review and prepare the analysis of all Accounting processes and initiate appropriate action for adjustments;
• Ensure an efficient financial flow process and timely payments for the goods and services required for the implementation of project activities.
• Management and oversight to the Bookkeeper, Logistician, and Administrative Assistant.
Financial Management
• Provide overall strategic leadership and initiative for accessing resources
• Oversee budget preparation and on-going budget management
• Establish/maintain financial procedures and recording mechanisms
• Prepare required technical reports and submit in a timely manner, as required
Advocacy and Communication
• Create awareness of Living Water program both within and outside of Living Water.
• Develop and implement mentoring/teaching/coaching efforts
Senior Management Leadership
• Coordinate, manage and maintain integrity of the Senior Management Team
• Create positive team environment
Qualifications Requises
Minimum Education / Experience:
• Degree in Finance, Accounting. MBA preferred.
• At least 5 years Financial experience;
• Knowledge of and working experience with QuickBooks accounting system;
• Proven knowledge of GAAP and practical knowledge of financial systems and internal controls;
• Proficiency in all Microsoft programs, especially Excel;
• Attention to detail;
• Languages: French and Haitian Creole, highly proficient in English;
• Communicating orally/Presentation skills;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
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