This position will be hybrid requiring a few days per week in office. You will be based in the WRI Africa office in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. 
 
About the Program: 
 
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an international organization that works with governments, the private sector, and civil society to research, design, and implement practical solutions that simultaneously improve people's lives and ensure nature's flourishing. WRI has been working in the Republic of Congo for 20 years and relies on a team of experts primarily in land use planning, land and forest governance, and geospatial data management to mobilize stakeholders and support innovation. The Congo Office works in an integrated manner at the crossroads of WRI Africa's Vital Landscapes; Thriving, Resilient Cities; and Institutional and Economic Transformation pillars. 
 
Job Highlight: 
 
As the Finance and Operations Specialist, you will work with Global and Regional Operations support teams in Washington, D.C., Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Kinshasa to enable the proper functioning of all basic functions of the WRI office in the Republic of Congo (Congo). You will provide financial and budgetary support, including maintaining the petty cash of the office, executing payments, preparing bank reconciliation, and liaising with individual project managers to develop, manage and monitor grants and contracts. You will support with program administrative tasks and events coordination. You will work with the Republic of Congo office team and closely with the Central Africa regional office operations team based in the DRC to ensure the smooth execution of the financial, administrative, and other operations of WRI’s work in the Republic of Congo. 
 
You will report to the Senior Regional Finance and Operations Manager and to the Country Manager of the Republic of Congo. 
 
What you will do: 
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 Grant and Sub agreement Management (30%): 
Process and execute new subgrants, contracts, and amendmentsMonitor program/project performance against grant and contract requirements and deliverables and ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of grants and contractsEnsure financial contract requirements are fully understood and met by all partners/subgranteesProcess invoices and payments for projects in compliance with WRI’s policiesMonitor partners to ensure the timely and accurate submission of progress and financial reportsWork directly with funders to request and submit Prime award amendments, payment request, and other funder related needs Accounting Management (25%): Maintain the petty cash of the office by ensuring the proper recording of transactions carried out and their reconciliation in the cash bookCodify, check, and control the requisitions of payments (\"request payments\") transmitted by the project teamCheck the conformity of the supporting documents of the activities carried out and record them in accordance with the WRI proceduresMonitor and analyze all balance sheet accounts monthlyImplement bank payments by check, OP (payment order) and online while respecting WRI policiesProduce monthly reconciliations of bank and cash transactions of the WRI Republic of Congo officeEnsure the archiving of accounting documents both hard and digital and publish them for the attention of the WRI Africa Regional Office Financial Management (25%):  Coordinate with and advise project leads on budget management, including use of budgeting software, monthly financial tracking, and supporting project managers in expense forecasting and revenue analysisDevelop project budgets, notes and narratives for funding proposals on a need-by-need basis following different donor requirements while adhering to WRI cost and pricing rules and regulationsPerform periodic financial analysis on all projects to detect and resolve problemsRegularly review, update, and monitor all transactions, invoices, commitments, and revenue prospectsFollows WRI’s internal processes and deadlines related to funding, including quarterly reviews, financial reporting, monthly & annual closeouts, and future fiscal year annual budget submissionPrepare and analyze project financial reports and ensure they are submitted to donors on timePrepare quarterly cash flow and planning for all the Republic of Congo projects to ensure all activities are funded based on the approved workplanPrepare a timely call for funds for all the WRI Republic of Congo projects  Program Administration and Operations (20%):  Monitor compliance with and advise teams on institutional policies, such as WRI’s travel and expense policy and procurement manualSupport miscellaneous project operation’s needs, including personnel processes, labor forecasting, guidance processes, and ITAdvise team on budget management and address any financial issues in coordination with the Senior Regional Finance & Operation ManagerTrack program funding opportunities and record information in on-line tracking systemsSupport the team on Program administrative tasks, events coordination and other appropriate duties as assigned. What you will need:  Education: You have completed a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or public administration, non-profit management, or similar 






    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗜𝗢𝗠, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀!  🌐   





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