Field Finance Officer

Job Description

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Program Overview The Field Finance Unit monitors and supports the financial management of Pathfinder’s field offices and projects. This includes budgeting, reporting and compliance for donor awards as well as the preparation and monitoring of Pathfinder’s annual organizational budget. Position Purpose Act as primary support for the finance functions of Pathfinder’s field offices. Assists with ensuring that all field financial activities are managed and administered according to Pathfinder and donor regulations and policies. Assists with financial capacity building provided to field offices; focusing on accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with Pathfinder policies and donor regulations. Strives for operational excellence that enables Pathfinder to continue to grow; evaluate, develop and implement operational best practices in areas including budgeting, financial reporting and compliance, and training. Builds constructive and effective relationships with team members and clients. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Responsible for tracking key monthly field office reporting indicators as well as the review and analysis of field office income statements and balance sheets.
• Analyzes and monitors monthly project spending performance for accuracy, allowability and compliance with Pathfinder and donor policies
• Responsible for proper recording of award and account numbers and availability of project funds.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of effective tools, systems, policies and procedures that ensure consistent financial compliance
• Prepares donor required invoices and financial reports in accordance with award terms and conditions.

Award Administration

• Supports the design, implementation, management and monitoring of award and sub-award systems and workflow processes and procedures.

Budgeting

• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts.

Financial Capacity Building

• Assists with training field finance staff on all Pathfinder financial policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management.
• 2 years of experience working in finance and financial monitoring, policies and administration.
• Excellent computer/software skills in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel, and accounting software packages, with proven ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent communications skills (oral and written), including editing and proofreading. Strong interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to assess priorities manage a variety of activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff and clients.
• Ability to travel internationally to developing countries up to 15% of the time.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with budgets and financial reports.
• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to consistently perform tasks independently with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to speak and read French is a must..

Preferred Qualifications

• Non-profit sector experience a plus.
• Serenic / Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience
• Experience with third party software for reporting and analytics (JET)
• Experience in training and knowledge transfer

About the Organization

Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.