Abt Associates Finance and Contract Manager Job Vacancy in Bethesda, United States

The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sector s, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention , health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs,
in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.

Minimum Qualifications: BA/BS with 10 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Responsibilities: The USAID-funded Africa IRS ("Indoors Residual Spraying") Project supports the president's malaria Initiative (PMI), as well as USAID Missions and Bureaus with malaria programs outside PMI countries, in planning and implementing IRS programs with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria in Africa by enhancing USAID's ability to implement IRS programs on the ground through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of IRS in countries affected by malaria.

Under the supervision and management of the Senior Finance & Contract Director, the Finance & Contract Manager provides home office administrative, financial, and operational support for the Africa IRS Project's programs in designated African countries, and collaborates on corporate financial planning and reporting requirements.

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
Review the monthly ROVs (field accounting documentation) of assigned country programs for submission to accounting and invoicing to client.
Monitor contract compliance with rules and regulations of both the client and of Abt Associates, and compliance with contract deliverables. Assist in recruiting consultants and drafting consultant agreements. Make travel arrangements for staff and consultant TDYs, i.e., making airline arrangements, obtaining travel advances, requesting medical insurance, liaising with the field staff to assure hotel bookings as requested; process travel expense reports for staff and consultants; process and track consultant invoices through final payment with the Abt Accounting Department. Format technical and trip reports for staff and consultants as needed.

Work with F&A Director to develop revenue plans for IRS country programs and advise on plan revisions; provide status, such as budgets and projected expenditure, information to project teams.
Create financial tracking tools, and ensure that these are up-to-date and contain all correct rates and salaries.

Ensure technical project employees receive and understand all financial information such as accruals and expenditures.

Participate in ongoing project risk assessment , conducting risk analysis and initiating improvements; reviewing non-pricing risk factors, such as conflict of interest, and developing solutions. Prepare financial data for periodic contract reviews.

Work with the F&A Director on personnel issues, such as recruitment and hiring of staff, employee benefits tracking and administration, performance reviews, etc.

Review expense reports, purchase requisitions and vendor/subcontractor invoices and ensure timely submission for payment. Review invoices and provide funding detail.

Serve as a liaison with project subcontractors. Track subcontractor invoices and expenditures; monitor subcontract status, draft modification request as needed.

Coordinate with the project Procurement & Logistics Manager for all procurement activity in assigned country programs, assisting to prepare RFQ's, review quotes and assist in selecting vendors and preparing justifications. Review all purchase requests to ensure compliance to the contract. Ensure deadlines are met. Track procurements and process invoices.

Provide training and guidance to field staff on the use of the application of Abt and client standards and financial systems; provide training on office administrative procedure s; and organize regular F&A meetings with field staff.

Manage new site startups.
Collaborate on corporate revenue reporting and budget/cash flow projections.

Skills Prerequisites: A Bachelors Degree (minimum), or a Masters Degree (desirable), in Finance, Business Management , Accounting, International Development, or other relevant field.
Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelors Degree, or eight (8) years with a Masters Degree, in contract administration or project management, preferably in an international development field, with international health being particularly desirable.
Familiarity with Federal and USAID Acquisition Regulations (FARs and AIDARs).
Extensive knowledge of Excel spreadsheet programs is highly desirable.
Strong analytical and computer skills, ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, and familiarity with Internet resources.
Excellent inter-personal, communication and organizational skills.
Excellent written and communication skills.
French or Portuguese language capabilities are highly desirable.

How to apply:
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: http://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/ to job requisition #6547
Closing Date: Friday, 24 February 2012