About FHI 360:                                              

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in a long - lasting way by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, public health threats, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves all U.S. states and territories, including Liberia.

Job Summary:

The Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations of the Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) project in Liberia. This role involves managing the budgeting and forecasting process for the STRIDES project. S/He will assist with the preparation of month end financial reports and will oversee the financial systems and tools to ensure that they are effective and meet division needs. The Finance Manager plays a key role in risk management, developing strategies to mitigate financial risks, and fostering their development and performance. S/He will assist with the development and management of internal financial audits and ensure that FHI 360 Liberia complies with USG rules and regulations and Liberian laws.

Accountabilities:

• Oversees data collection, ensures accuracy, and interprets complex analyses for decision making.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial reports regarding budgets to actual and forecast; presents findings and recommendations to leadership.
• With oversight by the finance lead, finalizes financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in the funding agreement.
• Develop a commitment tracker to track invoices and liaise with the relevant staff to ensure routine retirement of commitments on a timely basis.
• Routinely review program advances (travel and non-travel), run the advance report twice a month, make follow-up with staff for advance retirement, and ensure advances are retired within 30 days.
• Responsible for monitoring all budgeted project expenditure in accordance with the work plan and what has been budgeted/forecasted.
• Review financial data entered daily into the financial system for accuracy of charge codes and descriptions, and ensure corrections to errors are made before the close of each month.
• Responsible for ensuring all financial records for the project are up to date.
• Collaborate with the Finance Lead to determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project deliverables.
• Collaborate with Finance Lead to ensure budgets are reflective of the activities in the project workplan and reforecast as changes are made within the workplan.
• Participates and provides financial reporting for project annual workplan and budget planning, audit reviews, and assessments.
• Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and the ability to deal with a wide range of finance issues.
• Works with confidential data, which, if disclosed, might have a significant internal and/or external effect.
• Collaborate with the Finance Lead to oversee overall resource allocation, ensuring resources align with the project workplan.
• Manages financial systems and tools, ensuring they meet project needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls, and financial information systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated organizational, project management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence, motivate, negotiate, and work well with others.
• Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have an impact on financial analysis and management controls.
• Sound knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
• Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on one's own area and the entire organization.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines on time.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems moderately with a complex scope that requires in-depth evaluation of data and various factors.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results.
• Decisions made generally affect company operations and may jeopardize overall business activities.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Business Administration, Information Management, Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Operations, or Marketing or Related Field.
• Additional relevant training will be of added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-8 years related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level.
• Experience working on complex awards and contracts and managing sub-awards preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English;
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), an international organization, and with USG funding is preferred.

FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.

The expected hiring salary range for this role is USD 30,000 - 40,000 annually for basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay,  and budget.  

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.