Finance and Administration Director

Company Profile

Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, DC., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues o f $140 million.

Job Description

We are currently seeking Technical Specialists for an anticipated large, multi year food security and nutrition initiative in northern Ghana, likely based in Tamale. The project will complement Feed the Future goals to accelerate inclusive agricultural growth and improve nutritional status; project interventions will focus on reducing poverty and increasing the resiliency of the very poor in selected districts. Position are subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program

Will provide strategic leadership, oversight and management to the project's Finance/Accounting Department by supervising the accounting staff and ensuring the maintenance of a high performing and effective team
Ensure all project financial transactions are allowable, reasonable and allocable, as well as within all established financial management policies

Required Skills or Experience

Master's degree in commerce, or a closely related subject
Minimum of five years of experience in a senior-level finance position with an international development organization
Experience in working with project funded by USAID, contracts experience required
Demonstrated expertise with USAID rules and regulations, including A-110, A-122, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and A-133, knowledge of Regulation 11 is a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of Ghanaian accounting standards
Strong written and spoken English skills

How To Apply

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to: ghanaring@joinav.org with the title of desired position in the subject line.

No phone calls please. Only finalist contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.