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At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

Dexis is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support an anticipated multi-year program in East Africa.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance and accounting funds for program activities and contractor operation.
• Supervise Finance Team of accountants.
• Review, complete as needed, and coordinate supporting documentation for each transaction.
• Work with Accountants to enter payments into QuickBooks Online on a daily basis, assuring that the correct account and description are entered.
• Prepare in QuickBooks monthly bank reconciliations for each bank account.
• Review and oversee the Petty Cash fund.
• Maintain liquidity of funds in the field and regular financial reporting.
• Provide pipelines to Chief of Party (COP) and adjust for exchange rate fluctuations (if needed) and availability of funds.
• Assure that all USG and local regulations and processes are followed, and document any deviation to the stablished procedures with the relevant approval.
• Coordinate with the Dexis HQ Finance team on financial matters.
• Adjust for exchange rate fluctuations and availability of funds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• At least seven (7) years of relevant financial management experience, preferably within USAID or other international donor-funded programs.  
• Proven knowledge of FAR, AIDAR, Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), the Automated Directives System (ADS), and Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR). 
• Demonstrated expertise in finance and accounting. 
• Experience with accounting systems including QuickBooks. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced work environment.   
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.   
• Displays creative problem solving in addressing and resolving emerging project needs.   
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and written and oral communication skills. 
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and other basic computer applications.  
• Proficiency in English.
• Prior experience working in East Africa highly preferred.

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you? 

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

 

As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.

 

If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify