Overview
Description
The Finance Operations Manager provides financial leadership and expertise in financial accounting, compliance and controls to country finance teams, working closely with senior finance staff to ensure timely, quality completion of all accounting processes and control/compliance reviews and providing analysis and decision support to Country Finance Directors and Regional Senior Leadership Team.
Responsibilities
Custodian of and expert in all financial accounting and financial control policies, procedures, and processes. Conduct monthly and quarterly reviews and assessments based on agreed finance reports and KPIs. Perform quality reviews and analysis of periodic financial returns as well as the relevant finance KPIs as agreed with the Regional Finance Director. Provide feedback and technical support to country offices (COs), to improve effectiveness in financial controllership. Comprehensive financial reviews will include performance analysis, and timely and accurate completion of the following : balance sheet and associated balance sheet account reconciliations, income statement, proper coding of transactions (including aligning with budgets/forecasts, for restricted grants, etc.), cash, adequacy of adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and MUSO’s financial procedures etc... Ensure country offices address the issues in a timely manner.
Ensure the verification and validation of transactions according to the SoD
Oversight of country offices ensuring compliance with local laws, taxes, regulations, Muso/donor policies and procedures.
Manage and consolidate the regional finance data. Based on comprehensive analysis and knowledge of countries, contribute in prioritizing and flagging high and medium risks backed by financial and narrative commentaries. Continuously seek to improve the quality and impact of management financial information for decision support. Provide relevant and timely information to management in the COs RO and centre.
Regular country office and regional office finance committee preparation and follow-up, as requested.
Assist COs with daily operations including treasury management, cash transfers approval, intra-country billings etc… Trouble shooting in finance and accounting - assist the COs to fix specific problems that they cannot solve on their own and /or source technical support to assist the COs.
Capacitate CO finance teams to ensure quality and timely reporting on internal policies and procedures. Provide orientation for new finance staff in country offices on MUSO Policies. Ensure all COs have updated copies of the Muso policy and procedures and help COs develop and improve local policies and procedures that are realistic and conform to general principles. Provide policy clarifications and assistance to the COs as new policies get rolled out.
Year-end and audit oversight/coordination. Technical leadership for COs in preparing for internal and external audits and in responding to audit issues and follow up with the implementation of the audit recommendations.
Technical interface with accounting software support and software development team on accounting, controls, and compliance.
Review and continually improve country office key performance indicators and essential standard performance.
Support development of financial reports and budgets for Muso’s donors, as requested.
Ensure financial system updates and Maintenance for the region (Staff user IDs, role-based access, vendors, etc.)
Serve as a champion of cost effectiveness and ensure that countries within the Region are operating within a sustainable cost base.
Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile and regularly report risk issues to the FRD.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Skills and Experiences
Core competencies
Computer fluency; highly competent using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience working in complex financial systems under ORACLE, including NetSuite.
At least five years of country office financial management experience in not-for-profit organization (with US GAAP knowledge important)
Experienced in preparing both financial and management finance statements and accounts, including for overseas offices.
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of change and quick turnaround times, whilst delivering to the highest standards.
Ability to synthesize information and propose solutions; to work independently and judge when to ask for advice or inputs.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral French – English is a plus), including the ability to communicate and present to key stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
Ability to travel frequently to sites within Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and other potential international locations.
Excellent attention to detail; planning, management, and coordination skills.
Technical and Academic requirements
Master’s in accounting, audit or other related fields.
Behaviors and Leadership
Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
including the ability to communicate and present to key stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
Strategic finance business partner with strong influencing skills, sharp business acumen and sound judgment
Preferred skills
English is a plus
Application
To apply to the Finance Operations Manager, please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@musohealth.org with Finance Operations Manager Application in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates who submit both a resume and cover letter will be contacted. The application deadline is rolling, but interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
PS: Candidates identifying as minorities are encouraged to apply
Benefits
We offer an attractive compensation policy and health insurance. This position will receive time off in accordance with local regulations. This role will also receive support for professional development opportunities.
Muso is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a diverse community and strongly encourage people of color, female candidates, as well as candidates with lived experience in underrepresented communities to apply.
This new position is an incredible opportunity for any candidate to apply their technical skills to a strategic management and leadership role that creates significant impact for patients on a large scale.
Location : Mali - Côte D'Ivoire
Department : Finance
Line Manager : Regional Finance Director
Language : English / French
Contract : Local (Mali or CIV)