reporting, auditing, subaward financial management and monitoring, forecasting
and realigning multi-site project budgets, as well as comprehensive
country-level budgets. The F&AO is responsible for training and mentoring
staff on policies and procedures, donor regulations, new systems, and
financial best practices. S/he is also responsible for working closely with
the Senior Project Manager and headquarters personnel to ensure compliance
with all donor regulations and for effective and proactive management. The
F&AO normally manages other administrative functions such as Operations, Finance,
HR, Security, and other office support staff.

action plans approved by headquarters in response to external or internal
audits and other monitoring reviews are implemented as planned and scheduled.

·         
Manage all country or
project finances to ensure effective use of resources in order to achieve
project objectives in compliance of all donor and Pact requirements; ensure
financial monitoring systems provide timely and relevant reports to Pact and
project staff, including analysis and tracking of grant commitments (i.e.
cash advances), obligations, awards and liquidations, to support efficient
accountable implementation.
·         
Monitor proper management
of cash flow ensuring project liquidity at all times. This includes
preparation of cash flow forecasts on monthly and quarterly basis and
planning for timely preparation and replenishment for partners and others.
·         
Monitor the DERAP
budget on a regular basis and provide good financial projection and analysis
available to relevant staff; help prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets
for new proposals.
·         
Mentor and train
relevant staff to ensure that team members have the appropriate skill levels
for their positions and are developing to their full capacity; conduct
trainings for other personnel as needed to fully educate on efficient,
effective financial and internal control systems, budget analysis, as well as
policy and procedure awareness and compliance.
·         
Help manage all
start-up and close-out activities
·         
Ensure that all
transactions are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles supported by relevant and verifiable source documents
·         
Ensure that all
financial records are properly stored and secured.
·         
Ensure the timely
preparation and submission of a monthly financial report and supporting
narrative on current project status, and documenting the monthly review of
the financial performance of those activities under her oversight (including
monitoring cash balances, subaward’s financial activities reviewing aged
receivables and accrued liabilities, etc.).
Ensure that
monthly account reconciliations are performed and appropriate plans are put
in place and executed, as applicable, to resolve unreconciled differences.
·         
Oversee the local
Security Management Plan and oversee changes to operations to ensure that
adequate risk assessment is carried out and required systems and preventative
measures are introduced.
·         
As applicable, equip appropriate
staff to provide technical assistance to local NGO’s in the area of financial
management and compliance.
·         
As applicable,
implement a local human resources plan, in collaboration with Pact HR.