TechnoServe is an international, non-profit economic development organization founded in 1968 out of a conviction that a vibrant private sector is an essential foundation for economic growth and poverty reduction. TechnoServe undertakes targeted, catalytic technical assistance and other programming to increase the competitiveness of entrepreneurs, businesses and industries that in-turn provide sustainable employment, inclusion of the poor and increased incomes. TechnoServe operates in 25 developing countries with over 900 employees. A substantial portion of our work is in agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and commodity quality and addressing gaps in processing and other agribusiness capacities. Our programs increase smallholder access to new technologies, aggregation and storage mechanisms, markets, critical information and finance. TechnoServe also undertakes structured programs to identify and support high potential entrepreneurs in various sectors through leadership mentoring networks, formalization support, access to capital and development of sustainable business services such as accounting, finance, marketing and human resource management.
II. Program Description
Provide interface with Field Controllers, Country Directors and Regional Directors. Position will be the initial and primary point of contact for processing payments, grant administration and treasury needs on behalf of the field. Review the work of the Field Controllers to ensure accuracy, provide internal control and reliability of data entered by the field. Provide grant administration support for headquarters and the field including revenue recognition.
III. Position Description
Field Review and Analysis:
• Ensure timely submission of month end closing package
• Review month end closing package & assist with corrections
• Prepare training material for field office staff
• Train new field office finance staff
Grant/contract accounting and administration:
• Maintain file of all correspondence related to each grant including the original grant agreement and any reports sent to the donor.
• Maintain a tickler file of all pertinent information related to the grant such as report due dates, audit requirements and or cash disbursement request. Notify relevant individuals (CD, RD, Program Manager, etc) in advance of approaching relevant dates.
• Provide monthly summary of all grants, to include total grant amount, spend to date, spend this year, amount remaining, cash received, cash remaining/short and estimated months remaining.
• Prepare monthly revenue recognition entry for each grant/contract.
• Review donor reports prepared by field controllers
• Prepare Regional donor reports
System support/help desk for field:
• Act as first point of contact with Field Controllers with system related issues & resolve error messages.
• Provide guidance on accounting issues and process.
Other duties:
• Assist/prepare proposal budgets.
• Prepare periodic variance analysis for program staff and management
• Assist with yearend closing
IV. Required Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, or other relevant area.
• Minimum of three years experience of which some may be substituted by certification such as CMA, CPA or other related certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal cross-cultural skills.
• PC computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Preferred requirements:
• Overseas experience in Africa, Latin America and/or Asia.
• Ability to speak, read and write at least one of the following languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
• Knowledge of Serenic Navigator
Application Instructions:
To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, salary history and three professional references to: work@tns.org. Please place, “Regional Financial Analyst” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Only those individuals identified as “short-listed candidates” will be contacted.
TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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