Experience : 7-10 years General Summary Panagora Group is a U.S. small business that provides monitoring and evaluation services in the international development industry and currently implements the USAID/Colombia Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activity. The MEL activity provides technical and advisory services to USAID in the following components: (1) Monitoring; (2) Performance and Impact Assessments; (3) Research, Assessments, and Data Analysis; (4) Geographic Information Services (GIS) and (5) Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation tasks (CLA). The Finance Manager will be responsible for the Financial and Accounting activities in the program and will ensure that accounting, budgeting, and financial activities are carried out in a manner consistent with the objectives of the project, and in compliance with Colombian law, USAID regulations and Panagora Group policies and procedures ensuring that all financial and accounting requirements are operating to support Program Implementation. The position will be based in Bogotá and report to the DCOP. **Responsibilities**: - Work closely with Home Office financial and accounting team and Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to oversee and constantly improve the management of the project financial systems. - Support the supervision of the financial and accounting of the USAID Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning - MEL Activity. - Ensure availability of funds, manage and reconcile any differences with local currency bank accounts. - Manage and support the payment process for program activities, carry out monitoring of advances and ensure the proper use and management of the financial resources of the program, in line with the requirements of USAID and Panagora Group. - Review all payment documentation and verify information prior to approval and payment processing. - Ensure that accounting and finance actions are compliant with USAID and Panagora Group procedures and regulations. - Advise COP and DCOP on policies and regulations related to finance, accounting and others related to the correct operation and best practices in the business. - Support the program with local administrations (social security, tax authorities, landlord, etc.). - Work closely with the Social Insurance Office and Tax Department to ensure that all required documents are accurate and updated and compliant with the up-to-date local regulations and laws governing taxes, contracts, administration, and accounting. - Ensure that the project accounting is properly done in the program’s accounting systems in closely coordination with the financial and accounting team in Panagora´s Home Office. - Support and monitor requests for funds for the implementation of the program in coordination with the DCOP. - Monitor and support proper management and continuous updating of the asset inventory of the program, including transfer of property, disposition plan and any other specific use. - Support finance team to remain compliant with local accounting laws. - Monitor final payments for labor contracts under Colombian Law requirements in coordination with the Human Resources manager. - Provide support to the administrative coordinator process related with the regional and main offices. - Ensure compliance of the program’s policies and procedures. - Support the needs of the area contributing to achievement of program objectives in coordination with the information technology officer, - Perform other tasks as requested by the COP and DCOP. Panagora Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. - Note: Panagora does not offer visa sponsorship at this time. **Requirements**: - Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, accounting or other related field is required. - Post graduate studies in business administration, financial management, or other related field is desirable. - Substantial related experience working in accounting and financial management for NGOs with strong knowledge of international donor requirements. - Knowledge of USAID policies and business practices and direct experience managing the finances and administration of a USAID-funded project are required (ADS Chapter 620). - Familiarity with project finance management, including financial controls, accounting, auditing, as well as reporting on accruals, pipelines and expenses., etc. - Strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and FrontPage). - Deep knowledge in finance and accounting systems such as World Office. - Fluency in Spanish and English (Professional Level). - Strong communication skills as well as: proactive problem-solving abilities independently and with