NACOSA is a network of over 2,500 civil society organisations working together to turn the tide on HIV, AIDS, TB and GBV in Southern Africa. NACOSA promotes dialogue, builds capacity with accredited training, mentoring and technical assistance and channels resources to support service delivery on the ground, particularly among children and youth, key populations and women and girls.<\/p>\n
As a principal recipient of the Global Fund and in partnership with USAID and PEPFAR and other public and private sector partners, NACOSA works at all levels \u2013 from international agencies and national government, right though to sub-district services and small, community groups. NACOSA acts as a bridge between people and health and social services. NACOSA\u2019s programmes reach around 270,000 people affected by HIV, AIDS, TB and gender-based violence.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager (USAID)<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> \u2022Financial planning:<\/strong> \u2022Grant management:<\/strong> \u2022Accounting and accounting systems:<\/strong> \u2022Financial Reporting:<\/strong> \u2022Staff management:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong> \u2022A minimum of Bachelor\u2019s degree in finance, business administration or a closely related field. A Master\u2019s degree is preferred;
\nLocation:<\/strong> Century City, Western Cape, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> 2021086
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nDuties and Responsibilities:<\/strong>
\nFull responsibility for the financial administration of the USAID award, this includes but is not limited to:<\/strong>
\n\u2022Compliance
\nEnsure that NACOSA and the sub-awardees are adhering to organisation policies and procedures, statutory (South African) and donor regulations. Where weaknesses are identified, you will recommend policies and procedures that can be implemented.
\nLead the Recipient Contracted Audit of USAID Resources, being the primary contact person for NACOSA during the process.<\/p>\n
\nPrepare and monitor detailed workplan budgets and budget narratives for NACOSA and sub-awardees. Prepare cash flow forecasts, and request changes (NACOSA) and approve changes (sub-awardees) to the budgets where necessary.<\/p>\n
\nAdministration of the grant agreements between NACOSA and USAID and NACOSA and sub-awardees, ensuring that all grant conditions are being met.
\nFull financial control and oversight function of the award for NACOSA and the sub-awardees. Ensure that there are appropriate policies and procedures at NACOSA and sub-awardee level. Provide training and support to non-financial staff and sub-awardees where required.<\/p>\n
\nReview all income and expenditure allocated to the project accounts to ensure all entires on the ledger are valid, accurate and complete.
\nEnsure that all assets purchased with donor funding have been recorded on the asset register, and are fully accounted for and insured.
\nPrepare monthly fund accountability statements for NACOSA.<\/p>\n
\nApproval and consolidation of financial reports from sub-awardees.
\nInternal financial reporting to management and the Board.
\nExternal financial reporting to the donor and other stakeholders, it is important to have experience in preparing all of the USAID financial reports that are required during the life cycle of a grant agreement.<\/p>\n
\nThis position is currently supported by 1 x Finance Officer.<\/p>\n
\nRequired qualifications, skills and experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in overseeing financial operations and management of large-scale, complex development activities in developing countries;
\n\u2022A minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing the procurement administration and financial management and reporting of a PEPFAR-funded activity;
\n\u2022Demonstrated working knowledge of U.S. Government financial and procurement rules and regulations; and
\n\u2022Demonstrated written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English.
\n\u2022Competencies, skills, attributes:
\n\u2022Leadership,
\n\u2022Problem solving skills and initiative,
\n\u2022Analytical approach to work
\n\u2022Attention to detail and an investigative nature
\n\u2022Negotiation skill and the ability to influence others
\n\u2022Mathematical proficiency<\/p>\n