POSITION DESCRIPTION
BASICS Project/Parakou, Benin
Center for Health Services
Management Sciences for Health
TITLE: Director, Finance and Administration
REPORTS TO: Chief of Party
LOCATION: Parakou, Benin
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director, Finance and Administration (F&A) ensures the timely and effective implementation of all operational activities in support of the BASIC project. S/he oversees budget preparation and monitoring; financial management and reporting; accounting; human resources; procurement; transportation; IT and communications; legal; office management and security; and all other administrative and operational functions of the organization. Her/his responsibilities extend to the oversight of all partners and sub grantees under the project.
The Director F&A safeguards the assets (financial and physical) of MSH and other donors against fraud, loss or misuse. S/he ensures that field expenses meet with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, MSH policy, and any cost principles imposed by USAID. S/he must demonstrate the ability to use sound business judgment, in consultation with the COP, in assuring that all costs are reasonable and necessary for the completion of the MSH project goals.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
10. In consultation with COP, approve all local and regional purchases as per established authorization levels, and maintain tracking and documentation systems that will facilitate future processing, payment and audit requirements.
11. Develop and implement regulations and procedures for local purchase, procurement and logistics management.
12. Provide financial oversight for financial and contractual mechanisms related to technical assistance activities to meet MSH’s management reporting requirements and facilitate the successful implementation of the project.
13. Provide an audit interface between MSH Corporate Accounting, external audit firms and donor auditors.
14. Maintain current standing with all mandated tax and registrations, including submission of payments and reports required.
15. Process local payroll and benefits, including transferring of staff salary into individual bank accounts.
16. Prepare payroll and track staff benefits and allowances (accrual of leave, pension plan, medical benefits, housing, transportation, meals allowances and miscellaneous allowance) etc.
17. Manage pension plan by liaising with the project’s insurance company on staff benefits issues, including group life assurance, group personal accident insurance, implementing a pension scheme for regular payment of employee/employer pension contributions, and maintaining a filing system for all matters relating to pensions and other insurance benefits.
18. Obtain proper and prior authorization and approval for all local costs.
19. Supervise the Grants Manager, Office Manager and Administrative Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS:
10. Ability to speak and write French fluently and basic knowledge of English.
To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and CV to the Employment Opportunities section of our website at