Libya Local Governance and Civil Society / Taqarib Activity – FINANCE SPECIALIST - DAI Global

SCOPE OF WORK
Libya Local Governance and Civil Society Activity
FINANCE SPECIALIST
 




Maximum Level of Effort


LTTA




Base of Operations


Tripoli, Libya




position reports to


Director of Finance and Operations




 
Project Background:
The Libya Local Governance and Civil Society (LGCS) Activity will support the foundation of a more unified Libyan state by prioritizing local-level activities that foster stability and accountable governance while reinforcing positive linkages among the national government, subnational government administration, and citizens. LGCS works to increase the Libyan Government’s ability to deliver essential services and promote stability. It seeks to help citizens engage in public dialogue, prioritize resources, and develop initiatives to hold government accountable. To achieve these goals, LGCS will center its activities around four objectives:
 

Strengthen the capacity of targeted municipal institutions to deliver services and be more responsive to citizen needs
Empower Libyan citizens, civil society organizations, private sector, and other stakeholders with the skills and capability to advocate for government institutions to deliver on their mandates.
Encourage coherence of national and subnational government policy, systems, and coordination through pilots advancing targeted policy reform. Strengthen national and subnational decentralization policies, systems, and, and coordination
Inform Programming through a robust learning and analysis agenda.

Purpose:
The Finance Specialist will support the daily oversight of financial systems to ensure compliance in accordance with donor and DAI financial management, accounting principles & procedures and to perform good, transparent and audit- ready finance
and operations. The Finance Specialist is also responsible for day-to-day cash flow analyses and assisting the Director of Finance and Operations with the overall financial well-being of the project.
 
Responsibilities and Key Tasks:

Perform detail review on monthly financial reports in coordination with Director of Finance and Operations.
Review monthly withholding tax data (vendor, lessor, consultants) and payroll tax prepared prior to submitting the monthly tax return and payment to Tax Authority.
Prepare bank reconciliation report, outstanding advance report, commitments and grant reports on monthly basis.
Prepare and submit field wire requests to the Home Office.
Prepare monthly payroll calculation in coordination with Senior Accountant.
Conduct cash count and review petty cash reconciliation.
Assist and collaborate in all audits performed by DAI Home Office and external parties (donor, Tax Office, External Audit Firm), as necessary
Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

At least 6 years of experience, including progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or related field.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
Experience with USAID projects preferred. Experience with international donor-funded projects also an advantage.
Strong communications skills and ability to work successfully with remote team members.
Ability to work in fast-paced environment and respond to changing priorities.
Oral and written fluency in English and Arabic.

:Please apply by November 6 using the following link https://fs9.formsite.com/daisuppliers/z9qywz0tzl/index.html
Select the position in which you are interested in applying for, fill out the required information and upload CV. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. Only applicants that apply via this link will be reviewed. No phone calls or in-person applications will be .accepted. Positions are for Libyan Nationals only

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