DESCRIPTION
OF THE POSITION
Ayala Consulting is
looking for professionals in financing and accounting matters, with experience
on social development projects management. Ayala Consulting develops programs
with high level international organizations and national governments.
MAIN
RESPONSIBILITIES
Guiding
the accounting of donor funds to comply with financial management requirements
of the Programme implemented in 14 districts.
Ensuring
that the established protocols (in the financial management manual) be met.
Reviewing
existing work procedures and improving them upon approval.
Coordinating
the daily co-management of Programme funds including review of budgets and
preparation of financial reports.
Overall
management of the Serenic Navigator Integrated Financial Management Software.
Provision
of training for selected peer Accountants on the use of the Serenic Navigator
Software.
Transferring
skills to the selected Accountants for them to train financial officials in the
participating districts to comply with Programme financial regulations and
procedures.
Planning
and guiding financial verification and reviewing the financial verification
reports of all districts.
Preparing
and reviewing donor reports and responding to queries regarding the submitted
reports.
Preparing
responses to audit queries.
Assisting
in conducting recruitment of financial staff including development of tests for
applicants.
COMPETENCIES
Leadership: Has the ability to engage in
leadership and coordination.
Problem
solving:
Provides solutions to problems.
Research: Researches, analyzes and
seeks information to respond better to his/her work and projects.
Relationships: Has good interpersonal
relationships with peers, supervisors, employees, colleagues in mission, etc.
Adaptability: Easily adapts to the work
routine. Has the adaptability to live and interact with project staff in
mission countries. Has the capacity and ability to live and/or work in
environments where projects are developed.
Professionalism: Has the knowledge and
understanding of project execution and project monitoring systems. Also has the
ability to think critically, work under pressure, meet commitments, and show
persistence in facing challenges.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly
and effectively. Listens to others and shows real commitment to maintaining
open communication with the client and other team members.
Teamwork: Committed to working
collaboratively with colleagues to achieve project tasks for the team. Willing
to learn from others and open to giving and receiving feedback.
Focus on the
Client:
Seeks to understand problems from the clients’ point of view, identifies
clients’ needs and finds appropriate solutions.
Flexibility/adaptability: This requires the candidate
to have the sufficient capacity to adapt to the company’s work methodology as
well as to different work environments (office and field) that the candidate
might have later during a mission.
Proactivity: It requires the capacity to
take initiative in the development of technical and creative actions which
improves results.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 5 or more years of
experience in financing and accounting matters, with experience on social
development projects management, with high level international organizations
and national governments.
Education: Degree in Finance, possess
an Accountancy qualification (CPA, ACCA) or other similar academic
qualification. Master’s degree preferred.
Languages: Perfect fluency in English
required (oral and written).
Flexibility for
travel locally required.
EMPLOYMENT
TYPE
This is a full-time
employment contract for the Malawi Project, initially for two years and can be
extended subject to performance/accomplishments.
WHO WE ARE
Ayala Consulting
specializes in the design and implementation of Social Protection programs
including Conditional/Unconditional Cash and In-kind Transfer programs, Cash
for Work programs, and National Registries. Our principal clients include the
World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, UNICEF, Department for
International Development, and various national governments worldwide. We are
committed to fostering a culturally diverse work environment and providing
opportunities for dedicated individuals to grow with the company.
Our Company is
characterized by its work for the client with a fully-trained work team to
provide fast and appropriate operational solutions applying the Company’s own
values and concepts at all times.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this
position please send your CV, scanned
copies of academic degree(s) and three referees to jobs@ayalaconsulting.com.ec
with SUBJECT heading: Senior
Financial and Accountant – Malawi.**
Please note:
Due to the high volume of applicants, we are unable to personally reply to
everyone. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview.