03._Director,_Finance.docx

Position:

Director, Finance

Position Objective

The Director, Finance, under the guidance of the Chief Executive Officer, is accountable for budget monitoring and preparation, preparation of periodic financial reports, and advising MCA management and implementing partners on fiscal issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Analyze MCA operational and programmatic needs and assess the annual budget’s capacity to fund initiatives and daily operational requirements, and forecast cash flows ensuring that funding is secured from MCC and allocated as per the Compact;

· Develop periodic financial reports for MCA management, Board of Trustees, and MCC;

· Advise MCA management during budget and audit exercises, providing analysis and compliance guidance, to facilitate fiscal planning and implementation;

· Guide MCA program staff and implementing entities on MCC fiscal management and reporting regulations, and national government procedures, to ensure compliance and transparency;

· Assess and update Fiscal Accountability Plan, accounting and reporting guidelines, incorporating feedback from MCA finance team, operations, and program staff, to ensure its relevance and ability to support the work of the Compact;

· Evaluate MCA’s and implementing entities’ fiscal and reporting system and determine their compliance with MCC standards, identify issues and risks, to support internal and external audit exercises.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Technical Competencies)

· University Degree in Accounting

· Professional Certification as a CPA or Chartered Accountant

· At least 10 years’ experience in financial management

· Good command of English, both written and spoken

This Position Description is subject to revisions/updates as necessary to ensure alignment to the organization’s strategic direction and structure. Revisions to the description are subject to applicable Human Resources policies and procedures, and official versions of each Position Description are maintained by Human Resources.

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