The Finance and Operations Director is accountable for all aspects of the project’s financial and accounting management and for providing support to all technical, program, and operations departments. The Director will ensure that the program operates within the approved budget and is compliant with US Government cost principles under 2 CFR 200.
The specific duties to be carried out by the successful candidate are:
- Ensure overall operational contract compliance for the implementation of the project, including oversight, safety and security, and compliance.
- Ensure required approvals are obtained and funds expended are compliant with applicable donor regulations, award-specific requirements and Pact policies.
- Implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support the implementation of the project.
- In partnership with Pact DC departments, initiate, develop, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the finance and compliance program and its related activities and to promote cost efficiency and compliance with all rules and regulations.
- Ensure proper financial documentation and reporting, establish and provide direction and management of project funds.
- Oversee the development, management and complete life cycle of a variety of possible procurement mechanisms, including but not limited to purchase orders, contracts, and other related items.
- In coordination with Pact DC, as appropriate, be responsible for managing the project budgets, quarterly forecasting, tracking project spending and preparing financial reports and notifications for submission to USAID.
- Develop, implement, and adjust when required the project's safety and security strategy and protocols, and serves as the point of contact for the person in charge of security for any issue related to security reports and procedures.
- Mentor and supervise finance, operations, and other staff.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including completing all compliance training topics by the deadline to satisfy each and receiving the corresponding acknowledgment statement that the training has been completed.