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POSITION TITLE: Finance and Grants Manager
LOCATION: Bangkok, Thailand
REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, USAID Thailand Counter-Trafficking-in-Persons Project
GENERAL:
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Finance and Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial and grant management functions of the multiple projects for WI Thailand. S/he will ensure that WI’s financial and grants activities are effectively implemented and that Winrock, USAID, and project-specific policies and procedures are adhered to. S/he will oversee general execution, management, monitoring, and closeout of grants.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Effectively manage all accounting and financial functions as well as the grant agreements for multiple projects.
• Ensure program compliance with local laws, USAID regulations, and Winrock policies.
• Develop processes for effective budget planning, expenditures monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Oversee monthly requests for funds, based on budget and cash flow projections.
• Oversee preparation and submission of the monthly financial expenditure reports.
• Review vouchers for expenditures to ensure that expenses are reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the project.
• Supervise accounting and grants staff and conduct training as needed.
• Develop and implement a monitoring and tracking system for grants contracts and agreements; including administrative and financial (e.g. budgeting/expenditures) monitoring.
• Review solicitations and grant packages including technical and budget documents.
• Ensure quality control and rigorous monitoring and evaluation of grant agreements.
• Provide capacity building in aspects related to compliance, accounting and finance, and grants management to staff and sub-recipients.
• Liaise with WI headquarters and regional finance support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• University degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field.
• At least 7 years of experience managing financial and grants management of donor-funded programs (USAID experience preferred).
• Experience managing grants with international development programs and managing office staff.
• Excellent computer software skills in MS Excel, Word, and accounting software (QBs accounting software is preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with fluency in English required.
• Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures preferred.
SKILLS:
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with fluency in English required.
• Excellent management and organizational skills are essential.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, especially spreadsheet and financial analysis.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and show initiative.
SALARY:
The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Finance and Grants Manager in the subject line to info.th@winrock.org by April 5, 2018.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP prior to deadline as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. EEOE/AA.