The Palladium Group
The Palladium Group
Full Time
The Palladium Group
United States
United States,
Director of Finance and Administration
Frontier Health Markets
Organisation Profile
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.
For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved – and is committed to continuing to improve – economies, societies and most importantly, people’s lives.
Background
The objective of the Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Activity is to increase private sector contributions to advancing voluntary?family planning and other health outcomes (including maternal, newborn and child health, malaria, TB, other infectious diseases, and HIV/AIDS). FHM?aims to build capacity of local market actors and innovators in the health sector?with business skills development. The Business Support Facility will support the beneficiaries of the Private Sector Capital Fund and other local businesses to scale tested models,?launch new service delivery lines and products, expand to new markets, and innovate. These activities will function in collaboration to improve strategic planning and business processes and capabilities of private health sector players so they can access?private financing.
Purpose of Position
The DFA provides a crucial link between the technical and support functions (finance, administration, HR, operations, security, compliance, etc) within the project to ensure that USAID, corporate, and project policies are followed in all aspects of program implementation. The DFA has responsibility for oversight of the finance and operations teams and is a member of the project leadership team.
Duration:??????????????5 years (anticipated start in January 2022)
Location:??????????????Washington, DC
Role and Responsibilities
– Oversee program operations, including but not limited to human resources, logistics, procurement, sub-contracts or sub-awards, and accounting/finance.
– Develop internal control measures, conduct internal financial audits, and coordinate external financial audits.
– Prepare budgets for annual work plans and financial reports for USAID.
– Develop the financial management capacity of all relevant staff and sub-awardees.
– Ensure the accurate tracking and recording of project expenditures and financial reports
– Guide and assist accountants and other program staff in preparing, revising and monitoring budgets for ongoing activities
– Manage the financial operations and financial reporting of the project, providing guidance and technical assistance to financial management personnel.
Position Requirements
– Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or a related field in international business management, finance, accounting and/or auditing experience.
– An ACA/ACCA/CPA or other recognized professional accounting qualification.
– At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or business management with a recognized organization.
– Demonstrated ability to develop and manage large budgets, and in-depth knowledge of accounting principles.
– Progressively responsible experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, and sub-contracts or sub-awards.
– Prior experience in a management, finance, and/or compliance role on a USAID funded program is highly desired
– Demonstrated experience managing staff
– Knowledge of local labor and tax laws and reporting procedures
– Advanced knowledge of computers and MS Excel
– Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English
– Candidates must be willing to relocate to Washington, DC for this position.
