Implement financial and budgeting policies and procedures that meet project needs and corporate and client requirements.
Understand Abt’s financial tools, systems, and policies and oversee their application and implementation for the Lilongwe and field offices.
Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end accounting closes, with appropriate supporting documentation for all accounting transaction uploaded to Abt’s accounting system.
Lead and continuously develop and strengthen the field office finance and accounting team. Organize the orientation and provision of continuous training / skills building for all relevant field staff on financial policies and procedures, and finance, accounting, & project management.
Advise and communicate with the COP on project financial status, availability of funds for project activities, and other financial and compliance related matters.