Counterpart International is seeking a qualified Director of Finance and Administration support the anticipated Kyrgyz Republic Deepening Linkages in Civic Participation Activity, which seeks to enable horizontal and vertical networks of individuals and organizations to advocate for and bring about change across issues that resonate with local communities and increase government responsiveness and accountability in the Kyrgyz Republic. 

This is a full-time position based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The position will report to the Chief of Party of the project. The Director of Finance and Administration will be responsible for all aspects of financial project management as well as coordination of all financial activities. The proposed employee should have experience in the areas of financial management, accountability, negotiations, auditing, as well as USAID rules and regulations governing financial and administrative management and oversight of programs. 

• Establishing and overseeing financial management systems, procedures and controls;
• Reviewing Counterpart Field Finance Operations Manual, Procurement Manual, Grants Manual, Accounting QuickBooks Manual and other relevant documents;
• Working with HQ to develop the Field Human Resources Manual and update it as necessary; 
• Providing regular training to financial and administrative staff on tools, policies and procedures;
• Ensuring that recruiting processes are consistent and streamlined, and establishing filing system to hold all records relating thereto (maintaining electronic and hard copy files);
• Overseeing development of key Human Resources policies, and ensuring their adherence to Kyrgyz Republic’s labor laws;
• Providing oversight on the procurement processes and ensuring all service providers agreements and contracts are up-to-date;
• Establishing, collecting, examining, and analyzing records, policies, operating practices, documentation, and transactions; preparing and presenting audit reports; 
• Recommending opportunities to strengthen the internal control structure and assisting with corrective action planning;
• Managing program budget and overseeing all financial and grants disbursements and procurement to ensure compliance with USAID regulations and Counterpart International policies;
• Coordinating monthly requests for funds, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure the project has all necessary funds for operations;
• Supervising day-to-day operations of the Finance, Grants, IT, Procurement & HR teams;
• Monitoring program burn rate and supporting the development of pipelines, burn trackers, accruals and spending projections;
• Overseeing payroll procedures for national staff, and monitoring employee time keeping;
• Preparing monthly financial reports, ensuring all vouchers are uploaded to records repository and overseeing QB database;
• Overseeing the inventory of the program equipment according to the regulations of Counterpart International;
• Supervising VAT reimbursements and exemptions;
• Providing training and technical assistance in financial management to local sub-grantees;
• Assisting with preparation of financial reports to USAID.
• Other duties as assigned. 

• A university degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive financial and grants management experience in international development projects 
• Proven experience of managing the finances of large ($15M) projects.
• Knowledge of Kyrgyz Republic’s financial and accounting requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID and other USG rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Mastery level in accounting, including: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivabvle, payroll, budget forecasting, financial analysis;
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and QuickBooks accounting software.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, ability to work well in a team environment.
• Professional written and oral fluency in Russian and advanced proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in Kyrgyz language is preferred. 

Counterpart is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

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