Director of Finance and Operations, Ghana at ACDI/VOCA

About The Job

Summary:

• ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations for an upcoming youth activity in Ghana funded by USAID. 
• The program will improve the socioeconomic status of youth in northern Ghana through youth-led and youth-serving organizations, among others, to generate cross-sectoral, positive youth development outcomes, allowing them to make better life decisions and influence policy. 
• The program will give special attention to the needs of girls, the disabled, and other disadvantaged groups.

Position Summary:

• The Director of Finance and Operations will provide leadership and direction to the finance and operations team with close oversight of the project’s finances, including financial analysis and accounting management. 
• The program is anticipated to start in 2024 and this position is based in Tamale, Ghana.

Responsilities:

• Develop and oversee all financial and accounting systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls, adapting them as necessary to meet changing regulations and best practices
• Establish efficient financial and operational systems including internal audits, compliance, and risk management
• Lead the annual budgeting process and review all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress and changes
• Oversee annual financial audits of the program and ensure that subgrantees comply with all audit and financial review requirements
• Prepare and execute action plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administrative operations and to mitigate operational and compliance risks
• Periodically assess the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administration procedures in relation to the delivery of technical activities on time and at optimum cost
• Ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year
• Comply with all USAID rules and regulations and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures relating to finance and administration
• Manage cash disbursement and petty cash account
• Track USAID approvals for travel, hiring, and equipment procurement

Experience And Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related field is required; master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive work experience in financial control and audit related field including 5 years of experience in a senior management position, providing administrative oversight and management systems development.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID and/or other international donor programs’ rules and regulations related to procurement and finance is required.
• Experience working with local organizations in northern Ghana a plus.
• Fluency in English required.
• Ghanaian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.