Finance and Administration Director, Sudan at

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya DT Global Full time

DT Global, built on more than 50 years of experience from AECOM International Development, Development Transformations, and the Global Peace and Development (GPD) Charitable Trust, applies ingenuity, evidence, and passion to everything we do.

Grounded in decades of technical expertise and leadership around the world, we incorporate rigorous learning and assessment in our program design process to ensure that we stay on the cutting edge of thought leadership.

Our technical experts work in partnership with communities and institutions to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that create sustainable change and improve people's lives.


Overview:
DT Global is seeking a Finance and Administration Director to support the USAID Sudan STEP-UP project.

This role will be responsible for maintaining and improving the project's financial systems and records, according to DT Global and US Government (USG) rules and regulations.

The Finance and Adm inistration Director will provide technical oversight to the finance teams in Sudan and Kenya.

In addition, the Finance and Adm inistration Director will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Nairobi, Kenya project head office.

This position will report to the Deputy Chief of Party - Operations (DCOP-O).

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Responsible for financial direction according to USAID and DT Global policies and procedures, corresponding local legislation in Sudan and Kenya, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Maintaining and improving STEP-UP Sudan financial systems, including:

Manage the maintenance and upgrade of financial and payroll information systems
Review and approve all Field Office Expense Reports (FOERs) submitted by the Finance team
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the FOERs prior to their submission to DT Global's US-based HQ finance team
Oversee any required corrections following HO FOER review
Ensures the upload of all financial documentation to DT Global Online

Working with the Finance Manager (FM), ensure a steady flow of project funds, through timely and accurate fund replenishment requests; enacting cash controls to ensure there is a minimum of unutilized funds in the field
Manage the day-to-day operation of the Nairobi platform, including:

Immigration and travel logistics
Nairobi office administration
Oversee any operational and programmatic procurements managed by the Nairobi platform
Ensure STEP-UP tax remittances are made to the appropriate tax authorities in a timely manner and in accordance with Kenyan and Sudanese tax law
Support DCOP-O with ad hoc operations and procurement tasks in Kenya and Sudan
Other duties as requested by the DCOP-O

Requirements

Education & Minimum Qualifications:
Academic qualifications in finance, management, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred
More than 10 years of experience managing complex development projects with a concentration in finance and adm inistration in the East African region, with previous experience on USAID programs preferred
English fluency required

Core Competencies:

TEAMWORK:
Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.

COMMUNICATION:
Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

ADAPTABILITY:

Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

CUSTOMER/

CLIENT FOCUSED:
Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.

PROFESSIONALISM:
Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal

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