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Introduction
The Finance Analyst performs financial analysis and provides financial support for the Country Office portfolio of projects. S/he works together with the Project Directors, project staff, country office finance team, HQ-based Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, and other players in the Country Operations Management Unit (COMU) to build and update budgets and forecasts, to prepare financial reports, and to analyze financial data as needed.
Fonctions
Budgeting:
1.Create/revise budgets, pipelines and other forecasts, working in close collaboration with Project Directors, assigned projects’ staff and Headquarters.
2.Conduct cost research in order to provide cost projections based on historical expenditures or the current market for planned goods and services.
3.Work with the projects teams to ensure the budget is reflective of the planned activities; is feasible, and reflects plans in compliance with donor regulations.
Financial Analysis:
1.Routinely prepare standard reports budget vs. actual expenditures, burn rate analysis, quarterly accrual and other information as required by the projects.
2.Develop Financial Reports as needed by the projects.
3.Analyze financial data with the goal of identifying trends or issues critical to inform Project Directors’ decision making and management.
4.Provide support to the projects’ teams and Project Directors to address any issues related to financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
5.Provide support in the management of the COMU budget.
6.Acquire an in-depth understanding of the Country Office project portfolio work plans and budgets in order to serve as the in-country resource for budget-related inquiries, to ensure that sufficient funds were budgeted for specific activities.
Reporting:
1.Develop financial reports that are required to be submitted to donors by each project.
Problem Solving and other duties:
1.Frequently update the projects Risk Register and propose solutions to mitigate and eliminate risks.
2.Proactively identify possible issues and bring them to the attention of Project Directors and COMU Director.
3.Provide support to address issues as needed.
4.Provide match checks as needed.
5.Support proposal development by doing cost research, math checks or other activities as needed.
6.Coordinate with all project stakeholders, including the Centers, PFSCM PMO,etc. as appropriate to resolve financial analysis needs.
Qualifications Requises
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
1.Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required or equivalent experience; Master’s preferred.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
1. 3 to 5 years’ experience in international project financial management (budgeting, reporting, and analysis) or related experience is required.
2. Strong knowledge of International Accounting and Audit standards.
3. Experience with the financial management and reporting of a variety of donors, including US Government, UN, Private Foundations and European Donors.
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
1. Strong software skills including extensive experience with Excel and Word required.
2. Familiarity with accounting software, particularly QuickBooks, Serenic Navigator and/or Microsoft Navision desirable.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with program, finance and operations staff toward the achievement of project and organization objectives.
4. Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal required.
5. Business knowledge of English required, fluent English highly desirable.
6. Skilled at working in a culturally diverse environment and with offices in multiple locations helpful.
COMPETENCIES:
1.Manage work with shifting priorities
2.Manage and coordinate a variety of activities simultaneously
3.Work in a team-oriented environment while driving for results problem solving.
Dossier de candidature doit avoir ...
Complete resume
Motivation letter
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