About the Position

• Dexis is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support an anticipated multi-year program in East Africa.
• This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance and accounting funds for program activities and contractor operation.
• Supervise Finance Team of accountants.
• Review, complete as needed, and coordinate supporting documentation for each transaction.
• Work with Accountants to enter payments into QuickBooks Online on a daily basis, assuring that the correct account and description are entered.
• Prepare in QuickBooks monthly bank reconciliations for each bank account.
• Review and oversee the Petty Cash fund.
• Maintain liquidity of funds in the field and regular financial reporting.
• Provide pipelines to Chief of Party (COP) and adjust for exchange rate fluctuations (if needed) and availability of funds.
• Assure that all USG and local regulations and processes are followed, and document any deviation to the stablished procedures with the relevant approval.
• Coordinate with the Dexis HQ Finance team on financial matters.
• Adjust for exchange rate fluctuations and availability of funds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• At least seven (7) years of relevant financial management experience, preferably within USAID or other international donor-funded programs.  
• Proven knowledge of FAR, AIDAR, Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), the Automated Directives System (ADS), and Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR). 
• Demonstrated expertise in finance and accounting. 
• Experience with accounting systems including QuickBooks. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced work environment.  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.  
• Displays creative problem solving in addressing and resolving emerging project needs.  
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and written and oral communication skills. 
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and other basic computer applications.  
• Proficiency in English.
• Prior experience working in East Africa highly preferred.