ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Winrock International is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development with a focus on social, agricultural and environmental issues. Inspired by its namesake Winthrop Rockefeller, Winrock combines scientific and technical expertise with entrepreneurial innovation to deliver market-based solutions that improve lives around the world. Winrock’s mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources across the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Winrock is accepting applications for Director of Finance & Operations candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded project in Ecuador. The five-year USAID Ecuador Climate Change Mitigation through Sustainable Land Use activity aims to promote sustainable livelihoods and advance natural climate solutions in areas affected by deforestation and land degradation through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and mitigation efforts. This position will be based in Ecuador and is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.  

The Director of Finance & Operations will be responsible for overseeing operational management and administration. S/he will maintain systems for financial, human resources, subcontractor/subgrant, and facilities management. S/he will manage a team to provide services and support to the technical objectives of the project. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage the accounting, finance, and administrative components of the project in-country, including the various petty cash funds and project office finance, accounting, and administrative activities;  

• Manage relationships with banking institutions;  

• Ensure consistency with Winrock standard operating procedures, policies, and accounting principles;  

• Develop procedures for monitoring, managing, and analyzing project budgets, which allow accurate projection of expenditures and comparisons of actual and budgeted spending;  

• Coordinate monthly requests for funds, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure the project has all necessary funds for operations;  

• Coordinate and oversee program tendering and procurement activities in country;  

• Oversee monthly financial reporting and liaise with Winrock Home Office and Winrock Regional Office to resolve any questions;  

• Ensure financial reporting is per donor contractual requirements;  

• Ensure project finances and operations adhere to relevant Ecuadorian laws, including oversight and filing of necessary taxes;  

• Advise project staff on the financial health of the project through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports;  

• Review and approve all vouchers prepared by the project accountant for expenditures and ensure that expenses are reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the project;  

• Oversee payroll procedures for national staff, administer payroll, and monitor employee timekeeping;   

• Develop and implement office administrative and personnel systems;  

• Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of funds and sub-awards/contracts;  

• Produce budget projections and reports for submission to donor;  

• Lead annual reporting to the relevant government agency for registration and compliance with local laws  

• Liaise with the Chief of Party to ensure the project needs are being met in terms of accounting, contracts, human resources, IT, and operations;  

• Supervise project staff and consultants working on finance and administration for the project;   

• Monitor partners’ management of funds, financial reporting, advances, reimbursements and cross-check source documents;  

• Maintain financial files and support audits as needed;  

• Other duties as assigned.   

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND: 

Education:  

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Certified Public Account certificate required.  

Demonstrated focus or supplemental training in grants management preferred. 

Experience:  

• Minimum of 7 years experience in financial management and grants management experience on international development projects;  

• Minimum 5 years experience on USAID-funded programs required;   

• Demonstrated technical expertise in grants management required;   

• Proven experience managing finances of large ($10M+) projects  

Skills/Knowledge:  

• Strong skills in financial management, grant management, and sub-agreement management required;   

• Strong analytical and computer skills, especially with accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial analysis;   

• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations required;   

• Fluency in written and oral English and Spanish is required.  

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