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Finance and
Administration Director – USAID Papua New Guinea Sustainable Landscapes
Activity

Company Overview:

About Palladium – 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 governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives. 

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Project Overview and Role:

The Finance and Administration Director
will oversee all finance, administrative, human resource, and operational
activities of the project and a team of support personnel. This includes
developing and overseeing finance and accounting systems that comply with USAID
requirements and Palladium practices. In coordination with the COP, s/he will
develop annual budgets that are aligned with the project work plan. S/he will
also ensure compliance with contractual, USAID/USG, and local requirements for
reporting, finance, and administration. S/he will also ensure payroll processes
and adherence to local human resources policies.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

-Oversee and
ensure sound management of human resources, financial management, and
procurement and grants functions for the project.
-Supervise
project accounting, procurement, operations, and grants teams.
-Oversee HR
systems, processes, and documentation according to USAID and Palladium
requirements.
-Oversee
implementation of all operational systems as per USAID and Palladium
requirements.
-Ensure
accurate tracking and recording of project expenditures and development of
all required financial, operational and risk mitigation reports required
by the client or Palladium headquarters.
-Guide and
assist program staff in preparing, revising and monitoring budgets for
ongoing activities.
-Travel to
conduct due diligence, risk management and training as required.
Required Qualifications:

-Master’s degree
in business administration, project management, public policy and
management, public health, international development, statistics or other
related field.
-Finance and
administration management experience required; USAID or donor project
financial management highly desired.
-Previous
experience preparing project/company financial reports, reconciling
project/company bank statements, managing bank accounts, managing and
monitoring petty cash, preparing payroll, tracking expenses according to
budget, maintaining records to meet tax requirements including payroll,
customs and Value Added Tax (V.A.T) taxes.
-Previous office
and human resource management preferred.
-Strong written
and verbal communications skills; fluent in English.