Director Of Finance & Administration - Guinea LHSSA

ob Description
Abt Associates is recruiting qualified candidates for positions on an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Guinea, Local Health Systems Strengthening Activity (LHSSA). LHSSA will focus on supporting the Ministry of Health in the delivery of quality health services and strengthening the health system. LHSSA embodies strategic evidence-based strategies for malaria control and prevention, ending preventable child and maternal death, advancing to Sustainable HIV Epidemic Control, using data to make informed decisions and building local capacity to implement integrated health programs.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Director of Finance and Administration will oversee financial operations for the program; and conduct continual reporting to ensure the financial health of the program and the correct usage of funds. S/he will supervise program staff in finance, administration, and grants. The job will be based in Conakry, Guinea.
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Develop and maintain sound financial management systems in line with USAID rules and regulations, accounting best practices and Abt Associates policies and procedures.
• Lead the development, monitoring, and review of project budgets in line with national laws, donor regulations and corporate policies.
• Produce budget projections and reports for submission to USAID and Abt home office.
• Review financial analyses and budget vs. expense reports to determine reasonableness of variances and take appropriate actions as required.
• Maintain regular communications with the senior management team providing relevant and timely financial information for planning and decision-making purposes.
• Oversee financial audits.
• Oversee Finance and Administration staff, ensuring that functions are performed timely and accurately.
• Oversee and support the Grants Manager in ensuring proper design and implementation of the program’s grants component.
• Lead recruitment, orientation and training of new administrative or accounting staff.
• Ensure implementation of and adherence of Abt Associates Human Resources policies including compliance with national labor law.
• Other duties as assigned. 

• Master’s degree and 8+ years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing and implementing finance and accounting policies, procedures and systems for USAID projects.
• Excellent analytical and computer skills, with strong experience in Excel and QuickBooks.
• Well-developed and effective organizational skills, including to ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with government agencies, civil society counterparts, and international donor agencies.
• Previous direct supervisory experience of professional and/or support staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills in French and working proficiency in English.

Women encouraged to apply.