Organization: FHI 360
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Jun 2015
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 and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today"s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Financial Analyst
Description:
This position will support finance managers and projects in Economic Development and Livelihoods department in the Social and Economic Development (SED) Business Unit. Projects are all USAID-funded cooperative agreements, some globally-focused and some country-specific.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
Coordinates financial/accounting operations, including overall financial monitoring and support/guidance to projects finance and operations staff, to ensure the fiscal well-being of the organization. Provides financial management and guidance, conducts analyses of financial data, provides budget analyses for project funds, and reviews and prepares required reports to funding agencies to ensure compliance with the donor"s requirements. Proactively guides and supports respective financial success by providing high level analytical expertise, implementing business strategies and developing strong customer relationships. Provides analysis and business modeling support on strategic initiatives for senior management and field operations. Analyzes performance trends, modeling complex business decisions, tracking performance and presenting results.
- Has basic knowledge of applicable financial and accounting statutes and regulations.
- Creates, reviews, and processes project related budgets, purchase orders, procurements, and other financial transactions, including imprests, expense reports, invoices, etc.
- Work includes accumulating data, summarizing information into presentable reports/forms, and discerning valid from invalid data comparisons.
- Analyzes, budget forecasts, regulatory filings and compiles moderately complex data.
- Interprets, analyzes and/or evaluates data, ensures compliance with applicable state and federal statutes, and uses Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with staff, management and where appropriate consultants.
- Interprets and provides explanation for discrepancies and variations in financial data.
- Applies updated information technology to facilitate program goals and program procedures.
- Interacts with industry representatives, co-workers and officials to analyze or resolve issues.
- Maintains a variety of professional working relationships.
- Documents complex issues and effectively articulates written conclusions; Interacts with staff officials and executives.
- Reviews and edits work of others.
- Presents oral and written testimony on moderately complex issues.
- Uses financial systems to produce reports, financial models and databases.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor"s Degree or its International Equivalent – Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Related Field.
- 3 – 5 Years of progressively responsible financial analysis experience in a government contracting environment.
- Experience in providing outstanding customer service, performing complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, and in ensuring compliance with company’s system of internal controls is required
- Computerized accounting software experience required
- Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.
- Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
- Non-governmental organization (NGO) experience preferred
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.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please visit FHI 360"s Career Center at https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
How to apply:
https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/15067/financial-analyst-i/job
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