Senior Finance & Contract Analyst(Abt Associates)-career opportunity in USA

Job title: Senior Finance & Contract Analyst
Organization: Abt Associates
Country: United States of America
Deadline: 19 Dec 2013
Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries.

The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:
BA/BS Degree with 6 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Responsibilities:
Abt Associates seeks a Senior Finance & Contract Analyst for a Bethesda-based global health program. The mandate of this USAID-funded project is to increase the role of the private sector in the sustainable provision and use of quality family planning (FP), HIV/AIDS, and other health information, products, and services.

Specific responsibilities include:
-Review the monthly field accounting documentation (ROVs) of assigned country project/s for submission to accounting and invoicing to client.
-Work with the Finance team to develop revenue plans and advise on plan revisions; provide status, such as budgets and projected expenditure.
-Create financial tracking tools, and ensure that these are up-to-date. Ensure technical project employees receive and understand all financial information such as obligations, commitments, expenditures, accruals and pipelines.
-Prepare and/or review expense reports, purchase requisitions and vendor/subcontractor invoices and ensure timely submission for payment. Review invoices and provide funding detail.
-Monitor contract compliance with rules and regulations of both the client and of Abt Associates, and compliance with contract deliverables. Ensure deliverables are well documented and saved. Assist in recruiting consultants and drafting consultant agreements.
-Serve as a liaison with project subcontractors and vendors. Track subcontractor invoices and expenditures; monitor subcontract status, draft modification request as needed.
-Coordinate with a Procurement department for all procurement activity in assigned country programs, assisting to prepare RFQ’s, review quotes and assist in selecting vendors and preparing all supporting documents required for the procurement. Review all purchase requests to ensure compliance to the contract and Abt policies. Ensure deadlines are met. Track procurements and process invoices.
-Help with the training and guidance to field staff on the use of the application of Abt and client standards and financial systems; provide training on office administrative procedures; and organize regular F&A meetings with field staff.
-Support the start-up and close-down of site offices and provide on-going general administrative support to the field offices.

Skills Prerequisites:
Excellent written and spoken English.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficient at Quicken or similar accounting/finance computer programs.
Experience in grants management a must.

Ranked by Washington Technology as a top 100 leader in IT services, Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. If you want to apply your technical expertise to programs that help control infectious diseases, address housing and homelessness issues, and inform policies that create economic opportunities in the U.S. and abroad, we invite you to join our team. Our IT team of over 60 professionals collaborates across 45 offices. As a member of our team, you will be on the front line supporting users around the world. Clients have come to rely on Abt to provide innovative solutions with energy, creativity and top notch customer service. Our company culture of continuous learning supports opportunities for long-term career growth and a balanced work/life experience.

Abt Associates is an AA/EO employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.
 Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
 
NB:This position is available in Cambridge, MA or Bethesda, MD.
How to apply:

Please apply online at: https://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/jobs/7368/senior-finance-%26-contract-analyst/job