New Job Vacancy at FHI 360 - Pretoria, Manager Finance & Sub-recipient Capacity Building

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Job Title: Manager Finance & Sub-recipient Capacity Building

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

About us

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, 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 more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

As we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to succeed.

Finance & Sub-recipient Capacity Building Manager

Under the supervision of Director Finance, Operations & G&C, the Finance & Sub-recipient Capacity Building Manager will manage the sub-recipient monitoring aspects of all the sub-recipients under the project as well as liaise with the other finance functions to ensure compliance, and effective internal controls are in place.

Responsibilities:

Sub-recipient Compliance and Risk management

Ensure there is an existing and efficient risk assessments/reassessment process and mitigation of risk profiles for sub-recipients

Management of sub-recipient monitoring schedules based on risk and ensuring the tracking of mitigating support as well as corrective actions taken

· Management and monitoring of all program cost share including grantee cost share plans and ensuring timely resolution and compliance of grantee cost share obligations

· Management of a seamless pre-award management process including management capacity assessments, award negotiations and cost analysis

Coordinate with the compliance team on fraud related investigations and resolution at sub-recipient level

Management and coordination of sub-recipient budget to actual analysis’ sessions with the technical/program teams

Ensure timely and efficient close out of sub-recipients on the financial management side

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Sub-recipient Capacity Development Support and mentoring

Coordinate financial management assessments of grantees and identifying grantees’ financial management training needs
Developing Internal controls and financial management technical assistance plans for grantees in areas such as financial control systems, procurement procedures, and compliance with US government funding regulations
Management of financial capacity development plans for all sub-recipients and ensuring required mentoring is conducted
Coordinate the onsite and offsite financial management technical assistance plans for all sub-recipients
Ensure practical mentoring sessions are conducted and documented based on financial capacity development initiatives undertaken for sub-recipients
Coordinate the development and revisions of relevant finance related training materials, tools and resources for sub-recipients as well as facilitating the relevant training sessions

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Sub-recipient Financial Review Process
· Oversee the review of sub-recipient financial reports and cost share reports applying accounting and auditing principles as well as USG rules and regulations.
· Management of timely sub-recipient advance and liquidation process
· Coordination between departments to ensure sub-recipient questioned costs are addressed on a timely fashion
· Ensure SFR, OCIA, internal control and other systemic findings are addressed and fixed on a timely fashion

Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or Commerce (Chartered Accountant will be an added advantage)
· Minimum 8 years relevant experience working in an NGO environment with at least 3-5 years’ experience in managing a finance department
· Significant experience and knowledge of U.S. Government grants, contracting and auditing standards.
· Experience in sub-recipient monitoring and capacity development.
· Strong analytical and organization skills with ability to establish priorities and pay attention to detail.
· Ability to undertake training of CBOs and NGOs in the financial management sector
· Knowledge of GAAP, budget development skills, fiscal control theory practices and general ledger skills.
· Relevant software skills including automated accounting software, database spreadsheets and other related Management Information Systems.

This job description 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 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
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FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment 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, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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