Finance Manager

Position Location: Hebron, Palestine

Finance Manager – USAID Non-Revenue Water Management Project (NRWMP)

The USAID NRWMP,  implemented by Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs - Tetra Tech) in the West Bank is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Finance Manager.  This position will be located in the main office in Hebron.

The purpose of this project is to improve Palestinians’ access to safe, reliable, sustainable, and climate resilient water services through: 1) the development and strengthening of the institutional capacity of the Hebron, Halhul, and Dura water utilities for sustainable, reliable, and climate-resilient water delivery service; 2) the implementation of strategic infrastructure works to support the objective of the activity; 3) the design and implementation of innovative solutions to expand the use of smart water management technologies for efficient, timely, and transparent water management; and 4) the design and implementation of innovative measures and public awareness campaigns to promote effective water governance at the utility and foster social behavioral change toward more efficient and responsible water use practices and trends. This is a full-time position based in Hebron with regular travel to Dura and Halhul.

The Finance Manager will work under the guidance of the Director of Operations to (1) ensuring contractual requirements are met, based on USAID policies and procedures; (2) developing and implementing financial procedures in compliance with Tetra Tech- NRWMP  and USAID policies and procedures; (3) providing financial training and guidance to program staff and partners.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the overall project financial management of the West Bank office.
• Manage and maintain accounting and finance records for project activities.
• Develop and implement financial oversight and control mechanisms and procedures to ensure that all program expenses are in accordance with Tetra Tech- NRWMP’s financial policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure the smooth implementation of all project financial and administrative activities, including, but not limited to, timely and accurate bank documentation of the monitoring of expenditure levels against budget and funding obligations, financial projections, and submission of monthly financial reports to Tetra Tech HQ.
• Coordinate payments due to consultants, vendors, and subcontractors as applicable, ensuring invoices, supporting documentation, and required approvals are in place before payment.
• Prepare VAT reporting per USAID/WB requirements and support home office completion of annual foreign tax reporting requirements.
• Responsible for the VAT exemptions and filing with the MoF-PALESTINE.
• Manage all vendor and supplier accounts, including invoices, journal entries, and account reconciliations. Ensure that all vendor invoices are processed in a timely manner.
• Supervise cash flow management, timesheet recording, and daily monitoring of obligations, budgets, and expenditures.
• Review and track bank and petty cash balances. Prepare and submit monthly and ad-hoc fund request forms to ensure sufficient liquidity while minimizing cash-on-hand.
• Support audits conducted by the home office and USAID.
• Ensure that staff contracts and profiles (other than the ones managed directly by Home Office) are in place and appropriately monitored and updated.
• Manage all personnel records in a confidential manner. 
• Ensure timesheets and payroll are complete, and vacation and sick days are properly tracked for all staff.
• Provide financial information to the Director of operations as required.
• Maintain all financial records and appropriate documentation for all purchased assets (e.g., receipts and vouchers)
• Oversee the submission of project invoices, transactions, payments, and monthly financial reports.
• Conducts regular audits of payroll processes and files.
• Submit deposits and wire transfer requests, and maintain records of all banking activity.
• Perform other tasks defined by the Director of operations.

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Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or management or related field; masters preferred.
• At least ten (10) years progressively responsible work experience in managing complex project (s).
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in accounting, financial management and or grants administration with USAID or other donor funded program(s), with at least project portfolio of $20 Million,
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with wide range of stakeholders both verbally and in writing,
• Proven experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining quality of deliverables within deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; strong cross-culture communication and sensitivity skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to use various commercially available accounting software programs
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

* [Cover Letter]

* [CV in reverse chronological format]

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.

Deadline:   6  Februrary 2024

Apply: [email protected]

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.

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Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation with your application process, contact our Global Talent Operations team