Job at FHI 360 - USA, Financial Analyst II

FHI 360 - USA

Description:
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Financial Analyst in its HQ office to support a portfolio of projects including the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project, a five-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). EpiC is dedicated to achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control and the project provides strategic technical assistance (TA) and direct service delivery (DSD) to break through barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-reliant management of national HIV programs by improving HIV case-finding, prevention, and treatment programming. EpiC is dedicated to achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control among at-risk adult men, women, priority populations and key populations and the project is led by FHI 360 with core partners Population Services International (PSI), Palladium Group, Right to Care, and Gobee Group. While originally designed as a HIV program, EpiC has been modified to accept Pillar 2 COVID-19 funding to prevent, prepare for, respond to and bolster health systems to address COVID-19 and reemergence. Currently, EpiC and its consortium members are implementing Pillar 2 COVID-19 activities in more than 20 countries on three continents.

Suitably qualified candidates openly living with HIV and/or who are representative of the key populations affected by HIV are also actively encouraged to apply

Job Summary
The Financial Analyst will coordinate financial operations, including overall financial monitoring and support/guidance to country offices, to ensure the fiscal well-being of supported projects. S/he provides financial management and guidance, conducts analyses of financial data, provides budget analyses for project funds, and reviews and prepares required reports to USAID to ensure compliance with the donor's requirements. S/he proactively guides and supports respective financial success by providing high level analytical expertise, implementing business strategies and developing strong customer relationships.

• Creates, reviews, and monitors multiple country program budgets with annual budgets from $1-20M. Collaborates with staff from other teams and other offices to update cost-to-complete analyses periodically.
• Assists in subaward management, including assessment of capacity and review and monitoring of budgets and expenditures.
• Provides on-site and remote financial technical assistance to country-based staff and provides guidance on policy and regulations related to procurement and compliance.
• Interprets and provides explanation for discrepancies and variations in financial data.
• Processes invoices from sub-awardees, consultants and other vendors, and processes travel expense reports.
• Analyzes and resolves moderately complex challenges.
• Uses financial systems to produce reports, analysis, financial models and databases.
• Interprets, analyzes and/or evaluates data, ensures compliance with applicable state and federal statutes, and uses Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Related Field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.

Experience:

• 5 - 8 Years of progressively responsible accounting, finance and operational management, and experience providing financial management of USAID-funded global awards.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government grants, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds.
• Must demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in French a plus.
• Non-governmental organization (NGO), government, or private sector experience preferred.
• Works under very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.

Travel:
10-15%

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 5-50 lbs.

Technology to be Used:
Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, printer, calculator, cell phones.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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