Finance, HR and Administration Director Full-Time

RTI International is hiring a Finance, HR and Administration Director base in Maputo.

Position Summary

The International Education Division is currently accepting applications for Finance, HR and Administration Director for the anticipated USAID-funded “Improved Learning Outcomes in Primary Education (SABER) in Mozambique. The 5-year activity will improve early grade reading outcomes in Mozambique with the following objectives: 1) Improved quality of reading instruction in primary schools 2) Increased children learning outcomes in primary school and 3) Strengthened teacher professional development. Successful candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in Portuguese and English. Position is based in Maputo, Mozambique.

The Finance, HR, and Administration Director will be responsible for all project financial, operational, administrative, and HR functions. They will also be responsible for tracking the costs associated with the implementation of our efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the project’s management of financial and reporting functions to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement;
• Oversight of finance, human resource management, logistics, procurement, and administration support to the project;
• Oversee preparation and submission of financial statements and other cost accounting reports to RTI and USAID;
• Ensure adherence to RTI and USAID financial and accounting policies and procedures;
• Oversee subcontract and/or grant to local partners;
• Provide training and guidance to field and subcontract/grantee finance managers and COP on managing project expense to annual work plan and contract budgets, as needed;
• Coordinate and consolidate the projection of monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepares pipeline estimates for the project;
• Provide leadership and support during project start-up and close-out with regards to setting up the project office, bank account, operations and logistics, staff administration, etc;
• Ensure appropriate systems and cost effective, timely procedures such as cash management, vendor payments, and budgeting are in place to properly disburse, account, budget and report project funds and have the proper internal controls;
• Other tasks as required by the project

Requirements:

• MBA or related degree with 10 years of experience in financial management of similar projects;
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial management of international-donor-funded projects including experience in the management of USAID-funded projects;
• Five years experience in a similar position;
• ACCA/CPA or other recognized professional accounting qualification preferred;
• Experience in grants/subcontract management is highly preferred;
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or experiences in accounting, financial planning and management, and procurement, among other management support areas/functions, as required;
• Familiarity with USG Cost Accounting Standards; Extensive knowledge of computerized accounting systems, accounting software and Microsoft Office;
• Proficiency in QuickBooks software preferred;
• Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills;
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Portuguese.

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