Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst, Finance

Location:
United States

Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who
work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world's most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our
60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of
medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs
from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.
Code of Conduct

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent
matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and
actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption,
Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and
transparency.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for grants accounting and management and the overall implementation of the finance and
administration procedures. Ensure financial and administrative policies and procedures are in accordance with
Project HOPE' policies and funding source requirements. Act as mentor and supervisor to junior colleagues and
provide on job training to help them grow and build their capacity.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounting and Finance Management:
1. Supervise and ensure that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions in
HQ and field offices are performed in accordance with internal policy and procedures. Ensure that all costs
charged to the projects are allowable and allocable as per donor regulations. Ensure no charges are made on
closed projects as well as costs are allocated to correct accounts.
2. Supervise monthly closing process ensuring that deadlines are met.
3. Supervise and train less experienced colleagues in accounting practices and make sure they receive
required knowledge.
4. Direct the preparation of all financial reports for internal and external purposes in respect to accounting,
legal and contractual requirements.
5. Leading on monthly review of expenditures and cash forecasting with the field team to ensure accurate
budget projections and timely requests for cash; coordinate variance analysis discussion and documentation.
6. Explore and suggest possible improvements in reporting and analyses process that can further improve
field and HQ work, to comply with required donors and internal reports/analyses.
7. Review grant document, ensure that grant document terms are communicated with Field Team; provide
comments for new grant agreements and grant amendments.
8. Review project procurement documentation above $20K and make sure that it is in accordance with PH's
policies and Donor's regulations. Communicate review with Logs and the field team as applicable.
Budgeting:
1. Prepare budgets; work closely with Regional Finance Director and Field team on development of budgets
and budget modifications.
2. If needed, work with relevant department in developing new processes for budgeting (Field Finance,
Program Managers, Country Director...)
3. Present and facilitate review of actual to budget expenditures with the field team

Other:
1. Monitor if field operates in compliance with local taxes; make sure that Compliance with Local Laws,
Cash handling procedures as well as Country Manuals are up to date and available.
2. Monitor exchange rate fluctuations and its effect to program implementation/ budget spend out.
3. Sub award management, participation in review of progress reports and approval of budget revisions.
Make sure sub awardees are paid in a timely manner.
4. Supervise and coordinate Internal and External Audits
5. Oversee year-end closing activities such as accruals, fixed asset inventories.
6. Field visits when necessary
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. BA/BS in Accounting preferred or equivalent years of experience.
2. Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in general ledger, financial accounting, preferably not-for-profit,
project, or government funding.
3. Must have intermediate level knowledge of Excel (pivot table, look-up).
4. Demonstrated ability to use large scale automated accounting systems, knowledge of QuickBooks a plus.
5. Direct experience in performing and reviewing fund and account balance reconciliations as well as
preparing and reviewing ledger entries, adjustments, and accruals.
6. Experience in preparing materials for and responding to end-of-year audits.
7. Experience in creating or modifying accounting or reporting procedures and policies to ensure proper
financial control and data integrity.
8. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
9. Experience in preparing and/or reviewing financial statements, including variance analysis, as well as the
ability to explain these to persons with little financial acumen.
10. Ability to work well under pressure, organize and set priorities, meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks
simultaneously.
11. An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other staff and to communicate clearly
and effectively, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to
use standard office equipment.
* Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel internationally.
* Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are
classified as "hardship."

Work environment:
* Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level.
* Emergency deployments may be in resource-deprived environments with austere living conditions.
* Travel for extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation.
* While international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic needs may require it
intermittently.
* Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are
classified as "hardship.

Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience &
qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.
However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our
database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.

Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE