Project Description :

• Creative Associates International (Creative) is seeking a Sr. Financial Officer for the anticipated USAID-funded Bridge to Middle School Project in Morocco.
• Based in Rabat, the project will support the Ministry of Education (MOE) in improving students’ ability to master keys skills in the upper primary and middle school grades (junior secondary).
• The project will: a) improve the ability of teachers to teach critical thinking, literacy, math, and science skills in upper primary grades;
• b) support the MOE’s ability to provide high quality literacy and instruction in Arabic and English in middle school; and
• c) support the MOE’s ability to provide high quality science, technology, and math in middle school.

Project Duration : 

•  5 years 

Position Start Date :

•  Anticipated March 2022 

Position Summary :

• The Senior Financial Officer wilresponsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Reporting & Supervision :

This position reports to the Administrative and Finance Directorl be 

Primary Responsibilities :

• Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for program expenditures.

• Receive and account for all funds for the project (performing weekly and monthly cash checks).

• Participate in ongoing analysis, forecasting and review of project expenses.

• Participate in budget planning and realignments as required.

• Track the transfer of funds in the field office and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including maintaining spreadsheets with current project expense data.

• Review and oversee the invoices and in-field fee payments in accordance with Creative accounting procedures and contract policies.

• Maintain database of accounting documents, in both electronic and hard copy.

• Consolidate accounting data into a monthly return to be forwarded to Headquarters in paper and electronic copies.

• Prepare the requisite financial documents and vouchers.

• Manages day to day finance operations, including implementing Creative and USAID policies, procedures, and systems, reviewing accounts payable documents for proper accuracy and completeness, and liaising on banking issues s needed

• Provides updated monthly cost reports and drafts quarterly financial reports and monthly ad hoc reports on financial status of project expenses and budget information

• Manages the process of clearing bills, payments, and vouchers

• Works closely with the home office in Washington, DC to ensure reconciliation of monthly expense reports, and responds to any inquiries they may have

• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or an additional two years of experience in lieu of the degree

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in the field of finance/accounting

• Knowledge of Moroccan laws, accounting principles, USAID rules and regulations, and labor laws

• Strong familiarity with USAID Rules and Regulations

• Fluency in Arabic is required. Working proficiencyin English is desired.

• Lieu de travail Rabat et région, Maroc
• Date d'expiration 03 Mai
• Niveau de poste Responsable d'équipe
• Secteur d'activité Services
• Nombre de postes 01
• Type de contrat CDI