Job
Summary:
The Controller oversees accounting, compliance, cash
management, audit support, and donor reporting in Mozambique. The Controller is
responsible for financial management, including project-spending patterns
against budget projections, preparation of financial reports, oversight of
funds, and compliance with local laws and donor regulations and practices.
Controllers have experience in accounting, not-for-profit donor reporting, and
familiarity with the financial monthly closing processes.
Country Platform Description:
TechnoServe has been providing technical assistance to
Mozambique’s industries, agribusinesses, and entrepreneurs with high growth
potential for over 20 years, since our office first opened in 1998. We have
helped create a competitive and sustainable commercial agricultural sector,
which has generated opportunities for small-scale rural producers and
suppliers, in addition to new employment opportunities for the rural poor.
TechnoServe in Mozambique is known for creating lasting impact in the value
chains of cashew and poultry, though we’ve also worked in agro-forestry, seed
systems, horticulture and access to finance. We work with corporate partners to
promote investments in key industries and build local supply chains for
sourcing, as well as public sector partners to build capacity to regulate and
promote growing industries. Our goal in the next 10 years is to scale our
impact through leveraging and sharing knowledge and build new partnerships in
order to catalyze further change.
Primary
Functions & Responsibilities:
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Provide oversight and guidance in all financial
matters pertaining to the country office including proper recording of
accounting transactions, cash management, cash requests, and reporting;
Ensure compliance with GAAP, TNS’s financial policies
and procedures, statutory and donor requirements
Develop staff and assist in implementing continuous
process improvements work plans across field offices
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial
statements and other closing financial analyses schedules to Headquarters
Manage and monitor all processes for the monthly close
and internal controls for the Mozambique Country.
Analyze financial data and effectively communicate
critical financial matters to the Regional Controller
Budgeting, monitoring and reporting
Lead annual and mid-year budgeting processes, in
coordination with program directors and program managers
Led the development of budgets for new projects and,
in coordination with the Operations Director to ensure compliance with donor
requirements.
Ensure all budgets and expenses are managed in
accordance with donor guidelines and TechnoServe’s policies and regulations.
Audit and
Compliance
Ensure timely completion of statutory, donor and
organizational audits
Identify and assist in developing standard operating
procedures (SOPs) and systems needed to comply with changing regulatory
requirements
Review and approve audit responses and evaluate
adequacy of corrective and/or preventative actions
Ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations
Provide guidance and oversight of donor reporting
Assistance and coordination with program and local
entity audits, analysis and reporting
Cultivates and maintains strong working partnerships
and effective communications with all key stakeholders
Performs other duties and projects as assigned
Basic
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance plus a
minimum of 10 years of experience in financial and grants management in an
international work setting; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 7 years of
experience in these same areas, or a diploma +10 years of experience in finance
management;
Knowledge of fund based accounting and experience with
complex internal non-profit organizations
Required Languages: Excellent oral, written, and
interpersonal skills, including fluency in Portuguese and English languages.
Travel: Travel up to 25%
Preferred
Qualifications:
Certification such as CMA, CPA or other related
certifications
Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Serenic Navigator) and/or Jet
Reports experience
Experience living or working in [Enter Region].
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal cross-cultural skills
Strong knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Supervisory Responsibilities: Will be leading the
accountant coordinator.
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