Job Reference Number: n/a
Job Type: International Development Assistance/Emerging
Markets
Schedule: Contract
Job Location: Africa; Tanzania
Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is currently
seeking an experienced Fiscal Agent Manager for an anticipated
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funded Program in Tanzania.
The Fiscal Agent Manager will be responsible for the financial management of the Tanzania Compact II funds, and will train and support MCA-Tanzania in its fiscal accountability responsibilities including financial management and reporting. MCA-Tanzania is an accountable entity responsible for the implementation of the Tanzania Compact II. The Fiscal Agent Manager will provide professional services for fiscal management and funds control such as budgeting, financial management, internal controls, accounting, cash disbursements, financial reporting, and account reconciliation to ensure the proper, efficient, effective, and transparent use of the funds to be provided under the Program. Specific responsibilities include:
The Fiscal Agent Manager will be responsible for the financial management of the Tanzania Compact II funds, and will train and support MCA-Tanzania in its fiscal accountability responsibilities including financial management and reporting. MCA-Tanzania is an accountable entity responsible for the implementation of the Tanzania Compact II. The Fiscal Agent Manager will provide professional services for fiscal management and funds control such as budgeting, financial management, internal controls, accounting, cash disbursements, financial reporting, and account reconciliation to ensure the proper, efficient, effective, and transparent use of the funds to be provided under the Program. Specific responsibilities include:
- Administer
financial management of MCC funding to implement the Program efficiently
and effectively.
- Design
and implement a single chart of accounts and financial reporting templates
for the entire Program.
- Establish
and implement internal control mechanisms which provide reasonable
assurance of accomplishing objectives in terms of reliability of financial
reporting, compliance with laws and regulations, and effectiveness and
efficiency of operations.
- Set-up
automated budgeting, commitment, and accounting systems, and maintain and
monitor these systems on a daily basis.
- Assist
MCA-Tanzania in designing, implementing, and updating a Fiscal
Accountability Plan.
- Take
all necessary actions to prepare or assist in putting together any
documents, budgets, plans, reports, disbursement requests, or
certifications as may be required by MCA-Tanzania.
- Assist
MCA-Tanzania in developing Detailed Financial Plans for the Program on a
rolling, quarterly basis.
- Transfer
knowledge and skills to MCA-Tanzania on the financial and grants
management systems and internal controls used by the Fiscal Agent office.
- Provide
advice on the financial activities of the Program including reviewing
contracts related to procurement of goods, works, and services.
- Protect
the financial management activity from fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Respond
promptly and fairly to complaints about the timeliness of payments.
- Cooperate
and collaborate with MCA-Tanzania, MCC, Implementing Entities, and the
Procurement Agent and provide inputs wherever required.
- Assume
other operational, functional, and contractual obligations and
responsibilities as is customary in performing the duties of a Fiscal
Agent.
Key Responsibilities
- 15
years of experience as a Finance Manager, Controller, Chief Accountant or
in a similar senior position responsible for accounting, budgeting,
financial management, and reporting
- Significant
experience in setting up financial management operations
- Extensive
experience and proficiency in the use of automated commitment, budgeting,
and accounting software applications
- Education
or training in business, economics, finance, accounting, or a related
field
- Accounting
certifications such as ACCA, CA or CPA, or Master’s in Finance
- Advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and
PowerPoint
- Experience
using SAP is desirable Knowledge and experience of project-based
financial management, grants management, contract management and
procurement procedures would be an advantage
- Proven
leadership qualities and experience
- Excellent
communication skills and ability to work with high-level government
officials and business executives
- Previous
working experience with international donors or development agencies (MCC,
World Bank, USAID or others)
- Fluency
in English – reading, writing, and speaking
- Experience
working in similar countries, preferably in East Africa
Other Requirements
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Employee Benefits
Cardno offers an excellent compensation and benefits
package.
