Finance Controller (Senior Finance Manager)

Description

• The Controller oversees accounting, compliance, cash management, audit support, and donor reporting in Mozambique. The Controller is responsible for financial management, including project-spending patterns against budget projections, preparation of financial reports, oversight of funds, and compliance with local laws and donor regulations and practices. Controllers have experience in accounting, not-for-profit donor reporting, and familiarity with the financial monthly closing processes

Duties

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Provide oversight and guidance in all financial matters pertaining to the country office including proper recording of accounting transactions, cash management, cash requests, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, TNS’s financial policies and procedures, statutory and donor requirements
• Develop staff and assist in implementing continuous process improvements work plans across field offices
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and other closing financial analyses schedules to Headquarters
• Manage and monitor all processes for the monthly close and internal controls for the Mozambique Country.
• Analyze financial data and effectively communicate critical financial matters to the Regional Controller

Budgeting, monitoring and reporting

• Lead annual and mid-year budgeting processes, in coordination with program directors and program managers
• Led the development of budgets for new projects and, in coordination with the Operations Director to ensure compliance with donor requirements
• Ensure all budgets and expenses are managed in accordance with donor guidelines and TechnoServe’s policies and regulations

Audit and Compliance

• Ensure timely completion of statutory, donor and organizational audits
• Identify and assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and systems needed to comply with changing regulatory requirements
• Review and approve audit responses and evaluate adequacy of corrective and/or preventative actions
• Ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations
• Provide guidance and oversight of donor reporting
• Assistance and coordination with program and local entity audits, analysis and reporting
• Cultivates and maintains strong working partnerships and effective communications with all key stakeholders
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance plus a minimum of 10 years of experience in financial and grants management in an international work setting; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 7 years of experience in these same areas, or a diploma +10 years of experience in finance management
• Knowledge of fund based accounting and experience with complex internal non-profit organizations
• Required Languages: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including fluency in Portuguese and English languages
• Travel: Travel up to 25%
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification such as CMA, CPA or other related certifications
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Serenic Navigator) and/or Jet Reports experience
• Experience living or working in [Enter Region]
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong interpersonal cross-cultural skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Will be leading the accountant coordinator