Analista financeiro e formador - Cabo Verde

Financial Analyst/Training Specialist

Date Posted: 04 Dec 2007
Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country/Region: Cape Verde
Apply By: 03 Jan 2008

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Job Level: Senior-Level

For 43 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development consultancy firm that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness systems, financial services, enterprise development and community development in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.
ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of approximately $90 million.

Financial Analyst/Training Specialist
We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst/Training Specialist for an upcoming multi-year program in Cape Verde. Possible start date is the first quarter of 2008, and positions are subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program. This program is to promote economic development and reduce unemployment and poverty in Cape Verde by supporting the development of microfinance institutions (MFI’s).

Responsibilities:
- provide direct assistance to MFI’s
-develop workshops and seminars
- support the consolidation of MFI’s needs related to MIS, data treatment, financial reporting and compliance with MFI’s regulatory issues

Qualifications:
- minimum of 7 years experience in analyzing financial statements of MFI’s and providing assistance to MFI’s in developing countries required
- comprehensive knowledge and understanding of CGAP microfinance principles required
-strong training experience in multiple settings required
- knowledge of accounting for MFI’s, accounting software and financial statements required
- knowledge of regulation and supervision for MFI’s, particularly as related to financial reporting, provisioning and prudential indicators required
- extensive knowledge of MFI financial information and financial reporting needs, including MIS, and knowledge of audit needs of MFI’s, including how MFI loan portfolio valuation differs from commercial bank loan portfolio valuation, required
-university degree, preferably in finance and accounting
-fluency in Portuguese and strong English skills required
- sound knowledge of Cape Verdean social-economic environment highly preferred

Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/internationaljobs

No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.