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FUNCTION
The Senior Finance Manager reports to the Director of Finance and Administration and plays a significant role in strengthening core global systems by ensuring proper accounting and reporting of resources in project implementation by maintaining systems of accountability, processing of accounting information, internal and external financial reporting, cash and bank account maintenance and other financial tasks as assigned in liaison with relevant Heifer departments. This person contributes to the global mission of scaling up of program impact by preparing project financial reports and monitoring budget burn rates for effective implementation of projects. This person will also contribute to growth and diversification of revenue by assisting in budgeting for new projects during concept and proposal development. The Senior Finance Manager will supervise Project and Country Office Finance/Accounting officers. This position works directly and in consultation with the headquarters and interacts with similar positions in other teams to promote consistency throughout the area program.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES: (including approximate percentage effort)

Support the Programs in pre-award grant proposal development, review and negotiation; provide support on post-award financial and accounting management to ensure compliance with donor agreements; partner closely with the department head to chart the team’s response to an ever-increasing demand for financial support and services (45%)
• Proposal budget review and/or preparation.
• Coordinate and monitor project burn-rates.
• Monitor compliance with grant agreements.
• Monitor and/or prepare accurate and timely donor reporting, dashboards and other key donor deliverables.
• Provide Programs with input on key financial aspects of programs/projects.
• Complement ongoing documentation and implementation of industry-standard grant management and compliance procedures.
• Preparation and maintenance of accurate and timely periodic reporting, dashboards, and other key deliverables to senior management.
• Coordinate project budgeting and reforecasting among the Country program teams; manage cashflows efficiently; Regular and timely expenditure review.
• Monitor donor agreement reporting dates and responding to compliance inquiries related to donor request.
• Manage communication with NGOAB for all required regulatory submissions and inquiries related to financial matters.

Partner Monitoring (20%)
• Review and evaluate partner financial reports, ensuring alignment with project budgets and donor guidelines.
• Ensure regular communication with partners to address financial issues, provide training, and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
• Coordinate the monitoring of partner financial activities, ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of funds.
• Support the review of partner audits and financial reports, ensuring compliance with Heifer’s financial policies and donor agreements.

Monitor regulatory and organizational compliance of project financial activities within the country program offices and support consolidation of financial statements (30%)
• Continuously monitor and assess adequacy of country systems and procedures for transparent accounting, financial management and reporting.
• Coordinate and/or perform internal reviews to eliminate or reduce fraud opportunities, perform assurance and monitoring procedures.
• Facilitate independent external audits and other agreed-upon procedures as assigned, including auditor scheduling and communications, financial information requests, internal control questionnaires, and follow-up.
• Support implementation and institutionalization of Heifer’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, including capturing and sharing of best practices for cross-area replication and support.
• Monitor and update financial data in IPMS and PIMS, ensuring accurate and timely reflection of project expenses, revenues, and budgets.

May perform other job-related duties as assigned (5%)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, plus seven (7) years of related experience or Master's degree plus five (5) years of related experience.
• Experience in a donor-funded international development environment with compliance requirements of the U.S. government and institutional funders for international development, such USAID, EU, IFAD, DFID, mega-foundations and others.
• Project management experience, with project management certification a plus.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
• Knowledge of the NGO business sector, including compliance requirements of the government; knowledge of institutional funders for international development, a plus.
• Knowledge of operating in a multi-currency environment.
• Ability to navigate financial and non-financial data gathering and analytics; technically adept with ability to quickly learn and maximize usage of technology and software; effective user of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate skill in MS Excel.
• Effective communicator and influencer with ability to clearly convey complex financial issues in a clear format for non-finance professions, motivating continuous and collaborative improvement.
• Proficient in the local country’s generally accepted accounting principles and fiscal statutes.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to work under pressure, perform multiple tasks and manage consistently competing priorities; comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. Must be flexible and able to improvise to handle a variety of situations.
• Ability to effectively mentor and train individuals and teams using participatory methodologies. Strong facilitation skills preferred.
• Ability to work with delicate personnel situations and to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain close relationships and work with team members from a distance and with limited opportunity for personal interaction.
• Constant sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Constant face-to-face, electronic and telephone communication with colleagues and the general public.
• Ability to prepare documents and other materials in a well-designed and attractive format, with attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours.
• Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Adequate physical condition necessary to travel to project sites in rural areas.