SUMMARY
This position works closely with the Operations Manager on IYF projects as assigned to coordinate all financial, compliance and operational components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate financial and operational aspects of IYF projects as assigned, liaising with FAIT staff, Program Center staff and all field staff to ensure overall delivery of program goals.
  • Initial project to be assigned will be EAYPI – Empowering Africa’s Young People Initiative.
• Work with supervisor and program staff to monitor project budgets, and assist in the development of annual budgets. Update internal financial management reports and meet regularly with supervisor and program staff for discussion on the program’s financial progress. Routinely interpret financial transactions and events for non-financial staff.
• Under direction of Supervisor and Director of Compliance, responsible for financial and compliance monitoring of assigned projects, reviewing and approving project expenditures to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations and other terms and conditions specific to IYF’s agreements with its donors.
• With assistance from supervisor, Director of Compliance, and Grants and Contracts Manager coordinate the financial and compliance components of sub-grants.
  • Assist with the development of budgets. Prior to finalizing a grant agreement, recommend disbursement schedules, special conditions and reporting requirements.
  • Monitor grantees in their compliance with terms and conditions of their agreements and their expenditures against the agreement budget, including review of financial reports and approval of expenditures and disbursements.
  • Ensure proper closeout of grant agreements, including the receipt of all the required documentation, and analysis and reconciliation of the grant’s ending financial position.
• Serve as direct FAIT team link to field offices, maintaining regular communications with field staff, working closely with FAIT Field Office unit and coordinating communications between field and headquarters staff.
• Work with other projects within the Finance Department as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or supervisor.

1-3 years relevant work experience required. Experience with nonprofit accounting preferred.

Familiarity with non-profit accounting and OMB circulars A-110, A122, and A-133 desired. Experience working with USAID desired.

Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. Attention to detail, reliability, thoroughness and accuracy with numbers.

Proven organizational skills necessary to manage multiple responsibilities. Good judgment to establish priorities for effective time management. Effective problem-solving skills.

Ability to identify and establish priorities. Ability to identify problems and demonstrate creativity and flexibility in addressing problems, works well in group problem solving situations.

Ability to exercise discretion, assume responsibility, and work under minimum supervision. Ability to work in a dynamic team, as well as an ability to effectively manage tasks independently.

Ability to travel overseas as needed.

Interpersonal skills appropriate to operating in a multicultural, international environment; and ability to learn and work independently as well as to work in a team-based environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Ability to conduct business conversation in French or Arabic a plus.