Job Description

Position Description

IBTCI is seeking a Local Finance and Administration Manager to serve under long-term contract. This position is based in Malawi. Experience in Malawi is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general office set up and management;
• Oversee the management of Human Resources issues in conjunction with the Chief of Party;
• Manage the project office and directly supervise other project staff;
• Design and implement Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and procurement manuals based on IBTCI and USAID rules and regulations;
• Manage payroll functions;
• Manage, process and account for all expenditures under the project;
• Assist in the development and reporting against annual budgets as well as quarterly forecasts against budgets;
• Allocate project funds among various program activities with the authorization of the team leader;
• Oversee and ensure adequate project profitability;
• Set up and refine financial systems to IBTCI and USAID requirements;
• Prepare regular reports (quarterly, annual, bank reconciliation, cash flow, etc.) as necessary;
• Support financial and programmatic audits as necessary.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field required;
• At least 10 years of experience in successful management (financial, administrative, logistical) of international projects;
• Deep understanding of policies and regulations related to USAID project funding, sub-contracting and reporting requirements;
• Demonstrated skills in financial and administrative oversight of USAID funded projects;
• Experience in working with regional projects is a distinct advantage;
• Detailed understanding of management and accounting practices in Malawi required;
• Travel throughout the Malawi as necessary will be required;
• Must be professionally fluent in written and spoken English and Chichewa.

About the Organization

COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including health, education, environment & economic development and crisis, conflict & governance.