Finance Manager

Chemonics International seeks Finance Manager for its USAID-funded Palestinian Justice Enhancement Program (PJEP) that works to strengthen justice sector institutions and the rule of law in the West Bank and Gaza.

The Finance Manager will oversee the financial aspects of the PJEP program. The Finance Manager will ensure that the financial systems are compatible with standard accounting practices and follow Chemonics and USAID policies, procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities Include:
-Train, supervise and monitor the performance of the project finances in all aspects of  field financial management, including cash management, monthly financial reporting and financial record keeping.
-Supervise accounting cycle in accordance with GAAP to include preparation and appropriate documentation of journal entries, payment requests, and general ledger reconciliations.
-Ensure that incurred costs are allowable, allocable and reasonable in accordance with  USAID cost principles and Chemonics policies and procedures.
-Review and approve accounting and supporting documents and transactions to ensure  accuracy, completeness and compliance with Chemonics policies and procedures and USAID regulations.
-Review internal control systems to ensure that appropriate mechanisms, procedures,and systems are in place. Ensure proper safeguards of funds and compliance with established USAID and Chemonics financial and accounting procedures. Review and ensure proper authorization and approval and timely processing of payment/reimbursement requests for employees/suppliers/vendors.
-Review and submission of all tax withholdings (payroll income tax, deduction at  source) and corresponding reports (VAT reports) to relevant parties.
-Review payroll and ensure allocation of payroll costs to appropriate general ledger accounts.
-Work closely with internal and external auditors during field program audits.
-Build and lead a well-functioning team. Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate  the work of finance staff and provide staff guidance and mentoring. Conduct performance reviews for finance staff.
-Perform other duties as required or assigned.
-Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Qualifications, and/or Equivalent Experience:
-Minimum of BA degree in a relevant field
-A minimum of 7 years of experience in a relevant field
-Strong Arabic and English skills and excellent computer skills.
-Previous work on USAID or other donor-funded projects highly preferred

Interested applicants please send curriculum vitae (resume) to [email protected] with the position title in the subject line, by Wednesday June 20, 2012. Application packages
will be considered on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.