FHI 360
Overview
The
Financial Analyst III
will support a portfolio of projects including the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity. This builds upon the U.S. Government's Global Health Security (GHS) and other global health investments to enhance diagnostic networks and surveillance capabilities in partner countries. Through STRIDES, the United States extends its support for life-saving activities to address the urgent need to improve infectious disease detection, surveillance, and data systems for priority diseases that pose public health risks for outbreaks, while also providing emergency response support when outbreaks occur. In doing so, STRIDES aims to halt outbreaks before they spread by supporting human and animal health systems to provide quality, sustainable services. STRIDES also advances cross-sectoral efforts to identify, manage, and respond to infectious disease threats; detect and prevent further outbreaks; and build trust in a country's disease detection and surveillance structures. Job Summary
The Financial Analyst III will coordinate financial operations, including overall financial monitoring and support/guidance to country offices, to ensure the fiscal well-being of supported projects. S/he provides financial management and guidance, conducts analyses of financial data, provides budget analyses for project funds, and reviews and prepares required reports to the donor to ensure compliance with the donor's requirements. S/he proactively guides and supports respective financial success by providing high level analytical expertise, implementing business strategies and developing strong customer relationships. Responsibilities
Creates, reviews, and monitors multiple country program budgets with annual budgets from $1-20M. Collaborates with staff from other teams and other offices to update cost-to-complete analyses periodically. Assists in subaward management, including assessment of capacity and review and monitoring of budgets and expenditures. Provides on-site and remote financial technical assistance to country-based staff and provides guidance on policy and regulations related to procurement and compliance. Interprets and provides explanation for discrepancies and variations in financial data. Processes invoices from sub-awardees, consultants and other vendors, and processes travel expense reports. Independently analyzes and resolves complex challenges. Uses financial systems to produce reports, analysis, financial models and databases. Interprets, analyzes and/or evaluates data, ensures compliance with applicable state and federal statutes, and uses GAAP. Applies advanced level technical and administrative knowledge of the rules and regulations in the subject area and defends analyses and recommendations relating to a variety of issues. This is an advanced level Financial Analyst position which serves as a subject matter expert and may lead teams on complex issues. Documents more complex or unique issues and effectively articulates written conclusions. Implements, enhances, and evaluates tools, systems and processes, and serves as a trusted advisor to management. Has in-depth technical and administrative knowledge and is able to defend analyses to management. Applies acquisition principles and regulatory understanding in financial monitoring, reporting and oversight. Supervision
Work is performed with minimal direction Participates in determining objectives of assignment Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives Recommends and/or makes selection decision Develops, implements and improves work plans as needed Education
Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Related Field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job Experience
8 years of progressively responsible accounting, finance and operational management, including financial management of Department of State global awards, direct support to program and country offices, oversight of subrecipients and execution of subrecipient preaward and monitoring tasks, and hands-on experience creating budgets, monitoring costs, and preparing estimate-to-complete analyses Advanced knowledge of U.S. Government grants, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds Advanced knowledge of acquisition principles, regulations and associated financial contract management Excellent analytical and organizational skills Professional and able to communicate clearly with clients and staff Fluent in English; fluency in French/Spanish preferred NGO, government, or private sector experience preferred Experience working under minimal supervision Proficiency in spreadsheet software Typical Physical Demands
Typical office environment Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard Ability to sit and stand for extended periods Ability to lift or move up to 5 lbs Technology to be Used
Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment. Travel Requirements
10-15% Additional Notes
The posting includes salary ranges and benefits information for US-based hires. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. This posting also includes safeguarding commitments and screening procedures for employment. For questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org. FHI 360 reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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The
Financial Analyst III
will support a portfolio of projects including the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity. This builds upon the U.S. Government's Global Health Security (GHS) and other global health investments to enhance diagnostic networks and surveillance capabilities in partner countries. Through STRIDES, the United States extends its support for life-saving activities to address the urgent need to improve infectious disease detection, surveillance, and data systems for priority diseases that pose public health risks for outbreaks, while also providing emergency response support when outbreaks occur. In doing so, STRIDES aims to halt outbreaks before they spread by supporting human and animal health systems to provide quality, sustainable services. STRIDES also advances cross-sectoral efforts to identify, manage, and respond to infectious disease threats; detect and prevent further outbreaks; and build trust in a country's disease detection and surveillance structures. Job Summary
The Financial Analyst III will coordinate financial operations, including overall financial monitoring and support/guidance to country offices, to ensure the fiscal well-being of supported projects. S/he provides financial management and guidance, conducts analyses of financial data, provides budget analyses for project funds, and reviews and prepares required reports to the donor to ensure compliance with the donor's requirements. S/he proactively guides and supports respective financial success by providing high level analytical expertise, implementing business strategies and developing strong customer relationships. Responsibilities
Creates, reviews, and monitors multiple country program budgets with annual budgets from $1-20M. Collaborates with staff from other teams and other offices to update cost-to-complete analyses periodically. Assists in subaward management, including assessment of capacity and review and monitoring of budgets and expenditures. Provides on-site and remote financial technical assistance to country-based staff and provides guidance on policy and regulations related to procurement and compliance. Interprets and provides explanation for discrepancies and variations in financial data. Processes invoices from sub-awardees, consultants and other vendors, and processes travel expense reports. Independently analyzes and resolves complex challenges. Uses financial systems to produce reports, analysis, financial models and databases. Interprets, analyzes and/or evaluates data, ensures compliance with applicable state and federal statutes, and uses GAAP. Applies advanced level technical and administrative knowledge of the rules and regulations in the subject area and defends analyses and recommendations relating to a variety of issues. This is an advanced level Financial Analyst position which serves as a subject matter expert and may lead teams on complex issues. Documents more complex or unique issues and effectively articulates written conclusions. Implements, enhances, and evaluates tools, systems and processes, and serves as a trusted advisor to management. Has in-depth technical and administrative knowledge and is able to defend analyses to management. Applies acquisition principles and regulatory understanding in financial monitoring, reporting and oversight. Supervision
Work is performed with minimal direction Participates in determining objectives of assignment Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives Recommends and/or makes selection decision Develops, implements and improves work plans as needed Education
Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Related Field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job Experience
8 years of progressively responsible accounting, finance and operational management, including financial management of Department of State global awards, direct support to program and country offices, oversight of subrecipients and execution of subrecipient preaward and monitoring tasks, and hands-on experience creating budgets, monitoring costs, and preparing estimate-to-complete analyses Advanced knowledge of U.S. Government grants, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds Advanced knowledge of acquisition principles, regulations and associated financial contract management Excellent analytical and organizational skills Professional and able to communicate clearly with clients and staff Fluent in English; fluency in French/Spanish preferred NGO, government, or private sector experience preferred Experience working under minimal supervision Proficiency in spreadsheet software Typical Physical Demands
Typical office environment Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard Ability to sit and stand for extended periods Ability to lift or move up to 5 lbs Technology to be Used
Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment. Travel Requirements
10-15% Additional Notes
The posting includes salary ranges and benefits information for US-based hires. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. This posting also includes safeguarding commitments and screening procedures for employment. For questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org. FHI 360 reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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