Finance and Operations Director

Reporting to the Country Director / ACHIEVE Rwanda Project Director, the Finance and Operations Director is responsible for the overall financial and Operational management of the ACHIEVE Rwanda and Pact Rwanda country portfolio. The Finance and Operations Director will lead the budget development, monitor the use of financial resources, expenditures, and the preparation of financial reports. S/he will ensure the implementation of financial and administrative policies are in line with USG regulations and Pact policies as well as adherence to the government regulations. S/he will also provide management to the current Pact finance team. This position is also responsible for all aspects of sub-award management.

• Oversee budget management and ensure accurate and timely projection reports and liquidation of expenses.
• In collaboration with Pact DC and Pact Rwanda staff, prepare and submit financial reports and cash requests.
• Work closely with Pact DC to ensure compliance and effective and proactive fiscal management of the Country Portfolio.
• Oversee the procurements for the country office and ensure they are in line with Pact Policies and best practices.
• Oversee and ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of all office assets.
• Ensure HR & personnel policies and procedures are in line with best practices and compliant with Pact global policies and local labor law.
• Ensure that the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality are maintained.
• Coordinate the review of financial and audit reports, and implementation of recommendations.
• Assumes primary responsibility for performance management activities.
• Provide regular timely and clear operations and administration-related communications and updates to Pact DC staff and key stakeholders.
• Ensure administration, procurement, and property management policies and procedures are in line with best practices and compliant with Pact global policies.
• Oversees management of all office premises, travel, and transportation.
• Support ACHIEVE Rwanda’s work plan and budget development.
• Support project reporting, including semi-annual and annual financial reports.
• Lead compliance reviews and spot checks of local partners and capacity development to review compliance and PEPFAR/USAID requirements.
• Manage all aspects of office finance and accounting functions.
• Manage all aspects of sub-award management including creation, monitoring and close out.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Finance, or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in financial management of complex international development assistance programs (budgeting, reporting and analysis)
• Demonstrated skills in developing large budgets, budget monitoring, analyzing spending against budget, and internal and external reporting required.
• Experience in capacity development support for local partners.
• Experience in sub-award management.

• At least 3 years prior experience managing PEPFAR/USAID funded Programs
• Experience managing grants for USAID funded programs
• As Strong writing and oral presentation skills, including fluency in English
• Advance understanding of 2 CFR, USAID Rules & Regulations, and cost principles
• Experience completing procurement under USAID cooperative agreement
• Strong interpersonal communication skills