Director of Finance and Operations, USAID Moldova Rural Competitiveness Activity – Moldova 30 views

Director of Finance and Operations, USAID Moldova Rural Competitiveness Activity – Moldova
About Palladium:
Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 3,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.

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This Opportunity
Palladium seeks a Director of Finance and Operations for the anticipated USAID Moldova Rural Competitiveness Activity (RCA). The purpose of the proposed RCA is to accelerate the transformative, climate-resilient economic development of rural Moldova by further stimulating the competitiveness of key economic sectors (wine, high value agriculture, and tourism) to drive sustainable economic growth. The USAID-funded, five-year flagship activity will further integrate Moldova as a reliable EU/Western trading partner and will position Moldova as a competitive regional hub for sustainable and value-added products and services across the assisted sectors, ultimately underpinning an inclusive economic growth model for developing rural Moldova.
The Director of Finance and Operations will be responsible for the technical and administrative excellence of RCA. S/he will provide a crucial link between the technical and support functions (finance, administration, HR, operations, compliance, etc) within the project to ensure that USAID, corporate, and project policies are followed in all aspects of program implementation. S/he has responsibility for oversight of the finance and operations teams and is a member of the project leadership team.

Duration: 5 years (2022-2027)
Location: Moldova
You and Your Career:
If you are a problem-solver, collaborator, and doer, and you have expertise in, USAID policies, logistics, or ACA/ACCA/CPA we are interested in hearing from you. We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunities from the start. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom, resources, and guidance to chart a fulfilling career!

Reporting and Supervision:
Director of Finance and Operations reporting to Chief of Party
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee program operations, including but not limited to human resources, logistics, procurement, sub-contracts, grants, and accounting/finance.
Develop internal control measures, financial reporting systems, conduct internal financial audits, and coordinate external financial audits.
Prepare budgets for annual work plans and financial reports for USAID.
Oversee all grants administration with Grants Manager, from calls for expressions of interest through to implementation.
Review and finalize grants manual and related program documents.
Ensure the accurate tracking and recording of project expenditures and financial reports.
Guide and assist accountants and other program staff in preparing, revising, and monitoring budgets for ongoing activities.
Manage the financial operations and financial reporting of the project, providing guidance and technical assistance to financial management personnel.
Position Requirements
Strong working knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Strong financial and operational management experience, including a track record in developing large budgets and in-depth knowledge of accounting principles.
Progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or business management with a recognized organization, preferably for a USAID-funded project.
Progressively responsible experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, and sub-contracts.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or a related field in international business management, finance, accounting and/or auditing experience.
Experience managing grants under contract of a similar size.
Demonstrated experience managing staff, with strong interpersonal and supervision skills.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and collaborating with various stakeholders and subcontractors.
Prior experience in Eastern Europe required; experience in Moldova preferred.
An ACA/ACCA/CPA or other recognized professional accounting qualification preferred.
Written and oral proficiency in English; fluency in Romanian, Russian, or additional region-specific language preferred.

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