Finance and Operations Officer

at  JSI

Location: Boston, MA
Position Category: Direct hire, paid in US
Posting Date: 08/30/2024
Deadline Date: Open until the position is filled.
Starting Date: 10/01/2024

DESCRIPTION

World Education, a division of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI/WE) is dedicated to improving people’s lives around the world through greater heath, education and socioeconomic equity for individuals and communities, and to providing an environment where people of passion can pursue this cause.
JSI/WE is seeking a Finance and Operations Officer (FOO) to contribute to the successful, effective and efficient management of financial resources, operational systems, and award compliance. The FOO provides support to their assigned project portfolio within JSI/WE, ensuring that the systems, policies, and procedures are in line with JSI standards and in compliance with donor funding requirements. The FOO works collaboratively across JSI/WE supporting projects in Asia, Africa, and other regions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
Required Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience providing finance and operations management support.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proven ability to work well as part of a team;
• Ability and interest to provide detailed financial support and accounting for overseas projects;
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills;
• Demonstrated time management/task prioritization skills;
• Ability to work with ambiguity and confidence to request clarity when necessary;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Google Suite, including Gmail and Google Drive;
• Interest in learning about international development issues;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Willing and able to travel internationally, if needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Working knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting Software
• Foreign language skills, particularly in Portuguese and/or French
  Salary Range: $64,415 - $82,058 based on location & experience

• Preparation of routine financial processes including financial reports and invoices, cash flow, monthly field accounts;
• Review project expenditures (field accounts), including all vouchers, receipts, and reports, for their correctness and proper documentation in line with JSI policies and donor requirements;
• Ensure electronic and paper voucher filing is up to date, including coordinating offsite filing with corporate admin team;
• Maintain F&O electronic files for assigned portfolio; With oversight from the (Senior) Finance and Operations Manager, prepare and track project and/or country budgets; Manage vendor contracts and consulting agreements, including document preparation, timely submission of purchase orders, expenses reports, and payments to vendors, consultants, and subcontractors;
• Support procurement processes including the development of scopes of work, requests for quotations/proposals, review of received applications and processing of procurement award documentation;
• Work in collaboration with team members to support any US or country office financial, administrative, or operational management issues that arise;
• Support the development of cost proposals including budget preparation, cost inputs, math checks;
• Assist the Division Director of Finance & Operations with annual/ad-hoc audit requests;
• Carry out overseas assignments as needed and as skills allow;
• Other division tasks as assigned.