Requisition/Vacancy No\. 115892BR
**Position Title** Finance & Administration Manager
**Job Category** International Development
**Business Line** Government
**Office Region** Africa
**Office Location** KEN \- Nairobi
**Why Choose AECOM?** AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public\- and private\-sector clients\. With nearly 100,000 employees — including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals — serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the \#1 engineering design firm by revenue in _Engineering News\-Record_ magazine’s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by _Fortune_ magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company\. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high\-rise buildings and government\. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients’ projects\. A _Fortune 500_ firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion\. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www\.aecom\.com\.
**About the Business Line** **Government**
AECOM’s Global Support Services \(GSS\) organization resides within AECOM’s Government business line and is comprised of three divisions — International Development, Operations and Mission Support, and Global Programs\. GSS has the international presence, personnel networks and procurement infrastructure to deliver support for any mission, anywhere\. We optimize the reliability, availability and sustainability of equipment, logistics systems and facilities for clients around the world\. GSS supports the U\.S\. Government, non\-U\.S\. Governments and industry clients with worldwide program management, planning, design, operations and maintenance, logistics, aviation services, security, international development, environmental and civil engineering and mission and intelligence support\.
**Job Summary** BACKGROUND
AECOM is implementing the Somalia Tis\+ Project to promote good governance and community cohesion\. USAID/EA’s Somalia Office anticipates that the need for quick impact stabilization activities will continue given the fragile nature of the nascent government and the existence of an insurgency in parts of South Central Somalia\. At the same time, Somalia, particularly under the New Deal and the new internationally recognized government, is looking to move from crisis and stabilization to medium and longer\-term development\. The objectives of this contract are to: 1\) Increase confidence in governance based on equitable participation in decision making and management of community assets\. 2\) Empower community and government representatives to engage with private sector and development actors in a collaborative process for community growth\. 3\) Increase Somali engagement in creating a more stable future\. 4\) Support inclusive, sustainable development by reducing gender gaps in stabilization and development\.
OBJECTIVE
The Finance/Admin Officerwill be responsible for the financial administration following USAID rules and regulations and AECOM guidelines and procedures\.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
+ Preparation of the monthly fund request to the AECOM home office
+ Coordinate properly payments due to consultants, vendors, and subcontractors as applicable ensuring invoices and supporting documentation and required approvals are in place before payment
+ Develop and monitor the project’s payment tracker and ensure to communicate payment status information to staff in charge of the contract’s tracker
+ Follow the programs Field Office Authority Matrix and Finance Manual
+ Enter information into the Quicken accounting system on a daily basis
+ Tack and maintain project expenses as requested by the supervisor
+ Provide financial oversight of project expenditures and advise on funding availability for project procurement of goods and services as needed
+ Ensure timesheets are complete and vacation and sick days properly tracked for all staff
+ Assist in budget tracking as requested by supervisor
+ Ensure sufficient funds are available in the local bank accounts\. Provide reconciliations are requested by the supervisor and/or the home office accountant
+ Provide financial information to the Director of Operations as required
+ Prepare quarterly and yearly financial reports as needed
+ Maintain all financial records, receipts, and vouchers under the supervision of the Operations Director
+ Inform Operations Director, Chief of Party, and AECOM home office of any financial irregularities
+ Other financial or operations support as directed by the supervisor\.
+ Other duties as assigned
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor’s degree
+ Minimum 3 years financial management experience for USAID projects
+ Proven knowledge of USAID rules and regulations and cost\-principles
+ Fluent in Spanish and strong written and spoken English language skills required
+ General knowledge of Peruvian financial and labor regulations a plus
+ Accounting skills and experience with Quicken software required
+ Strong Excel skills and proficient in Microsoft office suite
+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Fluent in Somali\.
**What We Offer** AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people\. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide\. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people\. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow\.
AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply\. For further information, please click here to view the EEO Is The Law poster\.
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