Manager, Finance, Grant Position

Reports to: Chief of Party

Purpose: In collaboration with the chief of party, the job holder will provide financial oversight, guidance, and support to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Scholars Activity grant. He/she will be responsible for streamlining all financial functions within this grant, including managing and monitoring of multi-million USAID budget, ensuring compliance with and effective implementation of USAID/USG (United States Government) federal and The American University in Cairo’s (AUC) policies, rules and regulations for the effective use of funds. The position will also be in charge of setting the relevant financial processes to effectively monitor, control and implement project transactions for the best interest of project objectives.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Manage, in collaboration with the chief of party, the 53+million dollars USAID Scholars Activity project budget in line with the set financial work cycle, exercising effective financial control methods
• Oversee all financial and accounting transactions pertinent to the project activities, sites, students, staff and other operational expenses
• Develop and lead annual and quarterly budgeting and planning processes
• Oversee all contracted service providers’ and vendors’ financial terms of agreement, invoicing, settlement, commitments and payments
• Maintain an updated track of the project’s financial status and performance and identify areas for potential improvement
• Prepare project budget and budget modifications as needed, and review existing budgets and adjust them according to changing needs
• Review annual and quarterly financial reports in coordination with the project chief of party and other AUC units, such as Office of Sponsored Programs, Grants Accounting Office, Supply Chain Management Office, Travel Office and Controller’s Office as well as partner universities
• Seek and implement strategies, methods and processes for minimizing financial risks to the project
• Ensure compliance of accounting and budget-monitoring activities with USAID and AUC regulations, policies and procedures
• Supervise the accountant’s day-to-day financial activities of the project
• Support and promptly respond to internal and external auditors’ required documentation and financial information
• Provide insightful information, updates and expectations to senior project officials to aid their long-term and short-term decision making

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement:

• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting or business.
• Relevant post-graduate study or certification is as asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 12 years of experience, including 6 years in grants administration and financial management
• Prior experience in grants accounting, budget monitoring and financial reporting in a USAID funded project is preferred
• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data

Skills :

• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic
• Superior mathematical skills
• Demonstrated data-privacy, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Superior attention to details with excellent follow up skills
• Excellent organization, analytical and planning skills
• Proven record of critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented and able to work effectively within a team
• Very good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Expertise in working on SAP financial system
• Possesses high levels of integrity, reliability and tactfulness Ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise budget monitoring
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with project constituents
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

This position is open until May 4, 2022

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.

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