Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 12 Sep 2015
Who we are
We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to be healthy by providing access to products and services that range from mosquito nets to HIV testing.
There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a motley group of entrepreneurs and professionals with a diverse range of backgrounds all the way from the medical industry to the music business, all with unique skills we bring to the job. Join us!
PSI’s HIV & Tuberculosis Department is the organization’s HIV & TB technical hub. We ensure programmatic quality in the field, push innovation, support operations research and build partnerships with external organizations. We’re responsible for ensuring PSI achieves health impact with evidence-based interventions, and for sharing our impact with others.
The groundbreaking UNITAID/PSI HIV Self-Testing Africa (STAR) program is housed within the HIV & TB Department. Under the STAR Project, PSI and its partners will pilot HIV self-testing among different populations in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The project will generate crucial information about how to distribute self-test products effectively, ethically and efficiently.
We are looking for a Financial Analystto help us monitor the overall financial and contractual performance of the STAR Project. The Financial Analyst would be actively involved in performing analyses for the prime award as well as subaward expenditures on this unique project.
Sound like you? Read on to find out more.
Your contribution
Monitor financial performance
A core member of the STAR project from kick-off, the FA will be responsible for analyzing country and project burn rates, highlighting possible problem areas and providing recommendations for corrective action. The FA will also be responsible for coordinating the preparation and implementation of audit queries and recommendations for the prime award and subawards.
Donor reporting
Timely and accurate financial reporting is integral to the success of the program. The FA will ensure compliance of financial expenditure reporting in line with donor standards and will work closely with the Billing and Revenue department to manage timely submission of disbursement requests, donor financial reports and monitor cash needs for the program.
Subaward monitoring
Coordination of project activities between consortium partners. The FA will monitor and review subaward partner reports, recommend corrective actions and ensure that subaward partner financial reports are accurately and timeously incorporated into the STAR project financial reporting schedule. The FA will work closely with the Grants & Contracts department to ensure tools for monitoring of subawards are utilized for effective project monitoring.
Program Coordination
Identifying gaps between program implementation and financial standing will improve the overall performance of the program. The FA will assist with monitoring performance and efficiency of the STAR project and identify ways to increase effectiveness. This may include support for the development of work plans, coordination for major project meetings, review and editing of major donor reports and liaising with PSI internal departments on behalf of the project leadership.
Our needs
- Minimum 4+ years experience with financial , accounting and contract regulations;
- BA in accounting or finance, MBA/MS in Finance highly preferred;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment, and strong analytical/problem solving capabilities;
- Experience with accounting software, databases and spreadsheets;
- Previous experience in supporting international development projects managing major donor budgets is a strong advantage;
- Superior communications skills, verbal and written, including the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels;
- Excellent networking and interpersonal skills as well as strong organizational skills and initiative;
- Preference will be given to candidates who express an interest in widening their perspective to bridge the program and financial aspects of the program.
STATUS
- Exempt
- Level 7
How to apply:
APPLY ONLINE at www.psi.org.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
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