The Regional Finance Business Partner (RFBP) is part of the Global Programs Finance Team and serves as a regional RFBP. The RFBP works closely with Program Staff, Contracts, Global Human Resources, and Jhpiego’s Country offices to ensure accurate financial, contractual and administrative reporting to management teams and agencies external to Jhpiego.
The Regional Finance Business Partner will primarily provide management and oversight of the financial and contractual aspects for countries in the supported region. This includes proposal support, new award/country start-up, implementation, and control, financial monitoring, close-out, reporting, audit and cross-cutting Global Program Finance (GPF) functions.
The RFBP will serve as in an advisory capacity for country Finance and Admin Directors to ensure adherence to Jhpiego Policies and Procedures, SOPs and Funder guidelines. They will serve as an escalation point for Jhpiego Country finance, administration and logistics teams within their assigned region in coordination with the Director and Sr. Director of GPF. For countries directly supported, the SFM provides financial guidance to GPTE Sr. Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, Program Finance Managers, Country Directors, and agencies external to Jhpiego, particularly partner organizations. Additionally, the incumbent works closely with both the Global Programs Finance Unit’s leadership to ensure that resources are appropriately allocated and tracked and that expenditures are in line with available funding and with Jhpiego’s Global Policies to ensure accurate financial, contractual and administrative reporting to the management team and to agencies external to Jhpiego. This includes ensuring financial systems and reports are compatible with standard Jhpiego accounting practices and follow donor rules and regulations.
The RFBP provides training, capacity building, coaching and mentoring of junior finance staff and local partners by developing learning activities and materials to support capacity building. The RFBP contributes to staff orientation, mentoring and technical updates to ensure staff possess excellent knowledge of technical area and approaches.
This position is to be based in Asia-Middle East
This role is exclusively open to candidates who are already located in any of the countries where Jhpiego currently operates
ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management
Provides highly specialized guidance, support, advice and input on proposal budget costs based, leveraging findings from on analyses of new and existing implementation costs in countries of significant complexity, scope and budgetActs as key partner and contributor of expertise and industry knowledge pertaining to financial activities in the assigned country/global project that inform the development, design and delivery of effective budgets, workplans and processes in support of broader program objectives and program strategiesDevelops and implements financial processes and procedures and governs the requirements for work from a financial perspective for supported area, ensuring adherence and responsiveness to changing regulatory environments and /or donor requirementsConducts pipeline analysis and reporting as neededParticipates in cross-functional and organizational initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify areas of risk and provide guidance for highly complex situationsActs as the main point of contact for resolution of escalated issues or sensitive, confidential matters with moderate to high risk and impact to the organization for assigned areaMay lead, facilitate and/or implement remediation plans to address performance, risk and / or governance issues, including responding to internal and external audit requestsContributes to the selection and management of relationships with organizational partners such as for auditor selection; reviews documents for accuracy, prepares management responses for reviewInterprets and advises on policies / procedures of high complexity and integrates broader organizational knowledge, raising awareness to impacts to other areas across the organizationConduct analysis of activity costs, unit costs, modelling of scenariosServes as RIF (Remote Imprest Fund) administrator to review and approve RIF replenishment request At a portfolio level, ensure follow-up on QBE (QuickBooks Enterprise) due diligence report findings to clear within 30 days, ensuring country and program staff understand each finding and its applicable solutionFinancial Monitoring
Monitors service / productivity and assesses efficiency levels and implements continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist in assigned portfolio or global projectEnsures respective programs / policies / practices are well managed, meet programmatic and organizational needs, comply with internal and external requirements, and align with organizational prioritiesMaintains Compliance and track statutory requirementsReviews and reconciles sub-recipients’ invoicesReviews expenditure monitoring reportsPerforms key financial analysis including BvA, Burn Rate, resource utilization, etc.Monitors financial expenses of sub-grantees against obligations and established budget, following JHU high-risk sub proceduresResponds to internal and external audit requestsReviews and approves monthly financial package and ensures the proper checks, balances and reconciliation of balance sheet itemsEnsures compliance and tracking of tax and statutory requirements (e.g., audit, government filings, VAT, payroll tax, import, other)Monitors and manages all SAP related activities as requiredReporting
Maintains a schedule of routine and ad hoc reportsConducts complex analyses on reports, summarizing and providing key information to donors and management as neededPrepares final financial reports accurately and on timeEnsure inputs to management reports are timely and present the needed analysis to inform management discussion and decisionsCountry/Project Support, Capacity Building & Training
Leads finance analysis & discussion for quarterly portfolio review meetingsSupports monthly country and US financial review meetingsTravels to countries in the region to conduct trainings, orientation, short-termtechnical assistance (STTA), audit support, and QuickBooks setupSupports appropriate onboarding and orientation activities for new field finance staffParticipate in sub-recipient assessments and monitoring in-country and conduct trainings as neededLead compliance trainings for US and country staffLeads finance-specific tasks, including the development of training and orientation materials for in-country finance staffOversees regular review of country fringe rates, office leases, VAT, and other liability accountsBuilds financial management capacity of country finance staff and local partners through on‐site and virtual coaching while providing feedback on budgets, expense reports, invoicing, etc.Monitors project start-up and close-out activitiesProposal Inputs
Reviews New Program Development (NPD) budgets and budget notes for countries and programs within the assigned portfolio areaReview and comment on new award documentation before signing for feasibility from a financial perspectiveParticipate in NPD handover meetings; review new awards and highlight items for project staff and in-country staffReview start-up plan and develop budget (for HQ and in-country)Provides input to proposal budget development costs by leveraging findings from analyses on new and existing country implementation costsDevelops work plan budget narratives with necessary inputs from programs, technical and country teamsReviews NPD budgets and budget notesReviews and comments on new award documentation before signing for feasibility from a financial perspectiveParticipates in NPD handover meetings, reviewing new awards and highlighting items for project and in-country staffReviews start-up plans and develops budgets, providing both HQ and in-country supportSupervision (if applicable)
Supervises Finance Manager(s)Provides coaching, guidance and mentorship to direct report(s) where neededSets targets and objectives for assigned area and delivers resultsGrows team expertise to align with program and organizational direction while continually looking for ways to provide / enhance the value deliveredLeads a high-performing team and provides ongoing feedback and performance reviewsTracks, monitors and effectively addresses and / or rewards performance of team membersManages employees in compliance with all HR policies, procedures, guidelines Shares knowledge, information, skills and subject matter expertise among the team and ensures the timely communication of issues while encouraging good working relationships with other functions / teamsRecruits for all hires to ensure a highly diverse, qualified workforce with the necessary capabilities needed to achieve goals Required Qualifications Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field 9-10 years’ progressive experience providing financial management and oversight in international development program operations Prior supervisory, coaching and training experienceField experience in developing countriesAdvanced knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, FAR, and 2CFR200: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal AwardsIn depth knowledge of USG donor agency regulations (i.e., USAID, CDC, DOD) and other donor agencies (UN, Global Fund, Private Foundations)Knowledge of SYCEBNL accounting principlesKnowledge of cost accounting methods and practices applicable to management of bi-lateral/multi-lateral fundsSub-contract and sub-agreement financial management and capacity building experienceExperience developing finance and accounting policies, procedures and systemsDemonstrates a leadership and management style that works in cooperation with others who represent a wide range of interests and needsExperience with international, non-profit organizations (larger than $15M), as well as a multi-office, multi-national environmentAdvanced knowledge of international taxation, banking, regulatory and reporting environmentUnderstanding of the difference between contracts and cooperative agreements and the relevant terms and conditions of each modalityManagement skills in facilitation, team building, goal setting performance management and coordinationEffective communicator with ability to communicate organization’s direction and ability to motivate others withstrong, honest leadershipStrong problem-solving and conflict resolution skillsComfortable with a team approach to management with the ability to manage several competing priorities simultaneouslyAware of and sensitive to working in multiple socio-economic settings and with multi-cultural groups in a developing country environmentIn depth knowledge and experience with financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and/or word processing required. Including but not limited to: Microsoft Outlook, Access, Excel and Word, Power BI, TableauAdvanced Excel skills requiredExperience with university-specific accounting & reporting packages is a plusAbility to travel internationally, particularly to low-resource settings, to provide training, audit support, etc.Ability to travel up to 20% of the time Preferred Qualifications 5 years’ work experience as F&A Director or Sr. Finance Manager for10+ years’ experience providing financial management and oversight in international development program operations
Total compensation will be based on the country of hire and Jhpiego’s local compensation plan.
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
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Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
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