Cowater is currently accepting CVs for a talent pool of experienced Finance and Administrative Officers in Peru. Applications will be considered for new opportunities as they arise.
Ideal candidates will already be based in, or willing to relocate to, Lima (at their own expense).
Education
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as business, finance, accounting or management.
- Additional accredited financial training certificates held are considered an asset : Accounting Management (Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified General Accountant (CGA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Management, or Business Management.
Minimum Experience :
- Previous experience (3 or more years preferred)
supporting international development programming in financial and administrative capacities.
- Experience working with international development stakeholders including civil society organisations, the private sector, multilateral organisations, donors (such as GAC, USAID, FCDO, UKaid), as well as local or national governments.
- Experience coordinating financial
- Proven ability to contribute to, manage, and monitor financial systems to ensure accuracy and complete and accurate records of project expenditures.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating international development projects with a minimum total value of $1 Million CAD.
- Significant experience working in Peru and the wider region.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to, preparing and submitting financial reports in a timely manner including Financial Plans, Annual Work Plans, Expenditure Summaries and Reports.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of operational documents including but not limited to manuals, policies and procedures, and monitoring tools.
- Experience managing, tracking, and coordinating project funds,
reviewing and preparing invoices.
Key Skills / Responsibilities
- Ensuring maintenance of the record keeping and filing system.
- Managing and monitoring the financial systems to ensure that project financial data are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
- Maintaining the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems to ensure complete and accurate records of project funding.
- Coordinating provision and administration of technical assistance and logistical support services for events such as mission planning, trainings, seminars, meetings, and conferences.
- Administering timely payments to suppliers, contractors, and technical specialists.
- Tracking and monitoring project expenses, in accordance with the approved project budget.
- Preparing financial and procurement reports and budgets.
- Developing and maintaining knowledge of financial policies and regulations.
- Providing financial advice related to local laws and regulations, financial institutions and the reasonableness of estimated expenses for products or services to support compliance with financial policies and regulations.
- Providing accounting and financial reconciliation services.
- Supporting the administration of contracts coordinated by the Project Manager.
Language Proficiency : An advanced working proficiency in English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) is required.
Employment Conditions : Candidates must be legally entitled to live and work in the project country. The ideal candidate will already be living in / based in Lima.
Application Process
Candidates are encouraged to apply by September th, 4 . For your application to be considered,
please upload your documents as followed : Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations.
Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
About Us
Founded in 5, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm,
Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 0 projects and assignments in more than countries.
We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all.
We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 7.
