Finance Director

8 hours ago

Colden Common, Hampshire, United Kingdom DAI Full time
Job Title: Finance and Operations Director

Job Summary:

The Finance and Operations Director will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial and operational performance of the ACCELERATE project. This includes leading the development, implementation, and adaptation of project management systems, policies, and procedures. The successful candidate will have a strong background in finance, accounting, and project management, with experience working on USAID-funded projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development, implementation, and adaptation of project management systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Identify areas of improvement in finance, operations, and management, and spearhead necessary changes in coordination with the Chief of Party.
  • Lead and support implementation of program-wide initiatives and tools, including project management platforms, Google Workspace, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Lead coordination among DAI, USAID, and project stakeholders to ensure program compliance with standards and policies.
  • Contribute to quarterly performance and risk management reviews by identifying and rating risks while working in coordination with project and home office project management to design time-bound and accountable mitigation actions.
Requirements:
  • University degree in a relevant field such as finance, business administration, economics, public administration, human resources management, or another relevant field.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in finance and accounting, office administration, grants and procurement, project operations, and human resources management.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory-level role strongly preferred.
  • Previous experience working on USAID-funded programs with demonstrated experience leading and managing the financial and grants management aspects of USAID projects, including demonstrated understanding of applicable finance and grants-related USG contracting regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience of increasing responsibility in overall project management, complex budgeting, operations, regulatory compliance, and financial management for USAID-funded contracts of similar size and complexity.
  • Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, as well as DAI policies, procedures, and systems preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly and ethically.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to respond effectively to time-sensitive inquiries.
About DAI:

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

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