Finance Manager

Background: Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. 

Project Description:   Creative Associates seeks a Finance Manager for an anticipated USG-funded project in the West Bank.

Position Summary: 

The Finance Manager will be responsible for (1) ensuring contractual requirements are met, based on USG policies and procedures; (2) developing and implementing financial procedures in compliance with Creative and USG policies and procedures; (3) providing financial training and guidance to program staff and partners.   

Reporting: This position reports to the Program Manager. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for daily accounting and financial management functions of the Ramallah office, and ensuring all financial management is performed in compliance with internal and client’s policies and procedures.

• Ensure that the project meets all USG contractual requirements and ensure compliance with USG policies and regulations.  
• Ensure that the project meets all local statutory requirements to keep the legal entity in full compliance in country at all times. 
• Ensure a strong internal control environment exists within the project's organizational structure.
• Track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field office and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including developing tracking and monitoring all financial project activities, and maintaining current project expense data.
• Ensure timely processing of staff payroll, allowances, and other reimbursements.
• Lead the development of the monthly projections, annual budget, forecasts, pipeline analysis, budget realignment, and fund obligation requests.
• Provide financial oversight, including the maintenance and monitoring of the project budget. 
• Responsible for the verification of procurement documentation and to ensure that those are compliant with internal and client’s financial management guidelines.

• Ensure all financial records are audit ready, establish cost and fiscal controls and enforce stringent international financial & auditing standards that ensure efficiency,

• Liaise between Creative Associates' field and headquarters offices regarding program financial matters, as needed.  
• Provide financial management and systems training for project staff.  
• Lead on all financial close-out of project activities and ensure complete documentation is secured.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager. 

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Skills & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (finance, accounting, business, etc.) required; Master’s degree required. CPA certification desired. 
• 10 years of general experience with at least 7 years of experience in accounting and finance work is required.
• 5 years of progressive experience managing and supervising groups and teams.
• Experience managing the finances for a project of similar size.  
• Experience with USG project finances and budgeting (preferred) or similar work for other donors/U.S. Government agencies.  
• Competent in using computers and financial software 
• Experience managing teams 
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills 
• Excellent written and spoken English essential 
• Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks 
• Ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team 
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in Palestine

Please submit your CV to [email protected]. The deadline for receiving applications is 26 July 2024.