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Fiscal Agent Manager - Tanzania

Job Reference Number

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Job Type

International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets

Schedule

Contract

Job Location

Africa; Tanzania

Job Summary

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is currently seeking an experienced Fiscal Agent Manager for an anticipated Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funded Program in Tanzania.

The Fiscal Agent Manager will be responsible for the financial management of the Tanzania Compact II funds, and will train and support MCA-Tanzania in its fiscal accountability responsibilities including financial management and reporting. MCA-Tanzania is an accountable entity responsible for the implementation of the Tanzania Compact II. The Fiscal Agent Manager will provide professional services for fiscal management and funds control such as budgeting, financial management, internal controls, accounting, cash disbursements, financial reporting, and account reconciliation to ensure the proper, efficient, effective, and transparent use of the funds to be provided under the Program. Specific responsibilities include:

Administer financial management of MCC funding to implement the Program efficiently and effectively.
Design and implement a single chart of accounts and financial reporting templates for the entire Program.
Establish and implement internal control mechanisms which provide reasonable assurance of accomplishing objectives in terms of reliability of financial reporting, compliance with laws and regulations, and effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
Set-up automated budgeting, commitment, and accounting systems, and maintain and monitor these systems on a daily basis.
Assist MCA-Tanzania in designing, implementing, and updating a Fiscal Accountability Plan.
Take all necessary actions to prepare or assist in putting together any documents, budgets, plans, reports, disbursement requests, or certifications as may be required by MCA-Tanzania.
Assist MCA-Tanzania in developing Detailed Financial Plans for the Program on a rolling, quarterly basis.
Transfer knowledge and skills to MCA-Tanzania on the financial and grants management systems and internal controls used by the Fiscal Agent office.
Provide advice on the financial activities of the Program including reviewing contracts related to procurement of goods, works, and services.
Protect the financial management activity from fraud, waste, and abuse.
Respond promptly and fairly to complaints about the timeliness of payments.
Cooperate and collaborate with MCA-Tanzania, MCC, Implementing Entities, and the Procurement Agent and provide inputs wherever required.
Assume other operational, functional, and contractual obligations and responsibilities as is customary in performing the duties of a Fiscal Agent.

Key Responsibilities

15 years of experience as a Finance Manager, Controller, Chief Accountant or in a similar senior position responsible for accounting, budgeting, financial management, and reporting
Significant experience in setting up financial management operations
Extensive experience and proficiency in the use of automated commitment, budgeting, and accounting software applications
Education or training in business, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field
Accounting certifications such as ACCA, CA or CPA, or Master's in Finance
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
Experience using SAP is desirable Knowledge and experience of project-based financial management, grants management, contract management and procurement procedures would be an advantage
Proven leadership qualities and experience
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with high-level government officials and business executives
Previous working experience with international donors or development agencies (MCC, World Bank, USAID or others)
Fluency in English – reading, writing, and speaking
Experience working in similar countries, preferably in East Africa