Finance and Administration Officer

Job Description

Social Solutions International Inc. is seeking a Finance and Administration (F&A) Officer for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded grants management project in the Pacific Islands.

• Responsible for the financial management, accounting, and financial reporting of the project;
• Establish and oversee internal control systems as well as accounting and financial reporting protocols;
• Ensure that resources are appropriately allocated and tracked and that expenditures are in line with available funding;
• Support the COP in liaising with home office staff on project matters;
• Oversee payroll procedures for national staff, administer payroll, and monitor employee time keeping;
• Maintain financial files and support annual audits;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least 15 years of experience in financial and grants management at the operational, technical, and managerial levels;
• A graduate degree in a relevant field such as accounting, business management;
• Understanding of USAID rules and regulations as well as local laws;
• At least 15 years of experience in accounting, auditing, grant and budgetary processes, financial management and donor reporting;
• Proven ability to provide financial and managerial training and capacity building for a wide range of local and national level audiences;
• Experience in identifying potential risks and mitigating strategies;
• Good interpersonal/diplomatic skills and cultural/political sensitivity;
• Strong English writing and communication skills.

About the Organization

Social Solutions International, Inc. (Social Solutions), is a Hispanic- and woman-owned firm consulting firm dedicated to the creation of solutions to improve the health and well-being of underserved populations worldwide. Since 2005, we have worked in more than 70 countries to provide quality monitoring and evaluation; training and technical assistance; program development and implementation; and institutional support services. We are a mission-driven organization and were named the top USAID women-led business partner in 2018.