Finance Manager

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for several position on the USAID funded Communities Thrive Program. This project will focus on 55 municipalities located in the West Bank and will aim to improve municipal revenue streams and fiscal management of local government units (LGUs), increase the accountability and transparency of local governments, enhance delivery and management of the municipal services and the effectiveness of local governments’ operations, and improve the regulatory and policy framework for municipal governance. This will be a 5 year program and will be based out of Ramallah. At this time, we are accepting applications for the following position:

Finance Manager

Job Description & Specifications

Title:Finance Manager
Reports to:Director of Administration and Finance
Supervision of:    Accountant
Location:Tetra Tech Communities Thrive Ramallah Office

BACKGROUND

The USAID/WBG Communities Thrive project will focus on 55 municipalities located in the West Bank and will aim to improve municipal revenue streams and fiscal management of local government units (LGUs), increase the accountability and transparency of local governments, enhance delivery and management of the municipal services and the effectiveness of local governments’ operations, and improve the regulatory and policy framework for municipal governance. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Finance Manager will assist the Director of Administration and Finance in overall administrative and financial management for effective and efficient project implementation. This position is based in the Communities Thrive Ramallah Office and will report to the Director of Administration and Finance.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

-Oversee financial management of the program, including but not limited to: submission of monthly financial budget forecast and cash flow projections for the project expenses, monthly and quarterly reporting, monthly submission of financial records to Home Office (HO), systems strengthening, operating budget tracking/obligation oversight, and adherence to audit/financial procedures.
-Facilitate and oversee annual and program budgeting projection meetings, in coordination with the Director of Administration and Finance, and assist the COP, DCOP, and technical team leaders to develop, monitor, and update program technical activity budgets.
-Supervise the Communities Thrive Accountant and assist as needed in the completion of his/her tasks.
-Ensure that the financial management of Tetra Tech is kept in a fiduciary proper manner, and that all reporting and records are maintained in accordance with Tetra Tech policy or best practices as needed.
-Supervise and participate in the closing and preparation of monthly QuickBooks data files and expense report, and make sure that these are sent to HO in accordance with the reporting schedule.
-Assist the DAF in overall administrative and financial management in collaboration with Accountant, Procurement Manager, and Contracts and Grants Manager.
-Prepare funds requests, expenditure reports, and other financial documents based on Tetra Tech policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations governing financial management.
-Responsible for managing overall accounting and financial control systems, including QuickBooks.
-Ensure that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place to meet generally recognized accounting standards.
-Oversee and participate in all finance aspects of grants management including: reviewing and analyzing grant proposal budgets and prepare budget comments for applicants and the grants evaluation committee; training grantees on financial reporting templates and financial management of funds;  review and audit grantee financial reports ensuing compliance with grant agreement requirements, etc. Manage bookkeeping, bank accounts, and cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for implementation.
-Maintain fiscal monitoring controls on petty cash and bank accounts.
-Support tracking of taxes paid to the PA through local purchases and preparation of required reports for USAID as needed.
-Prepare financial reports in response to information requests from COP, DAF, Tetra Tech, or USAID.
-Maintain regular contact with Tetra Tech Home Office support staff including Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Project Accountant/Billing Specialist, and other assigned staff.
-Liaise with the Tetra Tech Project Accountant/Billing Specialist on accounting issues as needed to ensure compliance with Tetra Tech policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations.
-Contribute to team effort by undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities as requested.


QUALIFICATIONS: (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, such as accounting, finance, administration, or other related discipline.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
   
Minimum of 7 years’ relevant professional experience, with at least 4 years of experience directly managing financial policies and practices for a donor project;
Strong familiarity with USAID rules and regulations with regards to procurement management;
Experience on USAID-funded projects is highly preferred.

SKILLS:   

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with all levels and functions within the company;
Requires an ability to work independently and as part of a team, accept responsibility, and be extremely discrete with sensitive information;
Must also be able to foster supportive working relationship among all staff;
Strong computer skills.
Proficient in use of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office package, especially Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word;

LANGUAGES:   
Fluent in Arabic, excellent English speaking and writing skills.

GENERAL:
   
Highly organized individual able to pay close attention to detail.
Ability to work as a member of a team of professionals in a fast-paced and challenging environment.    
Willingness and ability to travel, including to remote locations.


SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply no later than Tuesday, November 1st, 2016.

To be considered applicants must submit the following to

[email protected]

- Cover Letter explaining why you are interested and qualified for this position.
- CV in reverse chronological format
- A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.

Please clearly indicate in the subject line “Finance Manager”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are included in the email, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.
 
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations - in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.

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