Mexico: FINANCE MANAGER MEXICO

Organization: Living Water International
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

FINANCE MANAGER

Location: Oaxaca, Mexico

Type: Salaried, Full-Time

Supervisor: Country Director

JOB PURPOSE

To represent and provide overall leadership in the areas of Finance and grant management functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting or other appropriate discipline in relevant field;
• At least 5 years of relevant financial and Grants management experience;
• Knowledge of and working experience with QuickBooks accounting system;
• Proven knowledge of GAAP and practical knowledge of financial systems and internal controls;
• Previous International experience and with Non-profit Organizations
• Proficiency in all Microsoft programs, especially Excel;
• Proven skills in managing several roles at the same time;
• Attention to detail;
• Highly proficient in English;
• Communicating orally/Presentation skills;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide a competent accounting service to the country office;

· Maintain a set of complete and accurate financial records, including all relevant supporting documentation for each project;

· Coordinate and carry out specialized grant management functions;

· Establish, manage, and modify the financial procedures: e.g. receipts, payments, disbursements and bookkeeping, banking, filing procedures within the Living Water Mexico and other finance-related tasks;

· Ensure accounting procedures and policies are being adhered to and internal controls exist to reduce financial risk;

· Provide timely financial information and reports to the Country Director;

· Provide overall strategic leadership and initiative for accessing resources

· Oversee budget preparation and on-going budget management

· Establish/maintain financial procedures and recording mechanisms

CORE CHARACTERISTICS

These principles guide and identify us as colleagues and representatives of Living Water:

· Honor God

· Develop People

· Pursue Excellence

· Be Good Stewards

How to apply:

Send CV: mexicohr@water.cc