Job Description

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

PATH India is seeking a Financial Analyst responsible for accounting, project financial support, and general administrative tasks for the Epidemic Preparedness and Response program (EPR). Responsibilities include ensuring that all accounting transactions are accurately processed within program compliance, supporting routine financial and budgetary requests, and providing general administrative support to our ongoing project portfolio, when needed and per PATH’s policy.

This position shall report to the Global PADM based in New Delhi, India, with matrix reporting to the Epidemic Preparedness and Response team’s Project Director.

Responsibilities:

Budgetary and Financial

Manage monthly financial review and advise teams on long-range budget/planning issues across multiple projects; monitor expenses and budgets; and conduct financial analyses including forecasting and pipelines
Provide guidance to and collaborate with Donor Reporting team in preparing financial reports and invoices
Update monthly financial trackers for each of the project countries
Draft accrual and pipeline reports for review and approval
Review and approve financial transaction documentation, ensuring it is complete, accurate, and complies with applicable polices and internal procedures

Contractual

Provide support to technical program to ensure timely and compliant completion of deliverables to investors
Assist in management of contracts and subawards, including but not limited to:Supporting tasks within the solicitation processes
Validating quotes/budgets for allowability, reasonableness, and allocability
Assessing sub-awardee operational capacity and determining required level of support
Reviewing and authorizing payment and other requests initiated by Sr. Program Assistant or other technical staff
Ensuring contract and subaward record integrity in PATH systems
Assisting with closeout in collaboration with technical team and PATH shared services

Business Development

In collaboration with the Senior PADM’s in EPR, manage the development of program budgets for investors such as USAID, CDC, and BMGF, including conducting financial analysis, drafting budget narratives, and ensuring compliance with investor requirements
Lead cost discussions and negotiations with investors and external partners
Develop program budgeting approach and supporting guidance documents
Develop tools and frameworks for simplifying budget inputs from technical and management teams

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, nonprofit management or a related field and a minimum 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Knowledge of USAID project regulations required; experience with EU funded project financial management preferred Strong organizational skills, high level of attention to detail, effectiveness under deadlines, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision required
Fluency in English is required, with strong oral and written presentation skill
Experience in a non-profit organization preferred
Experience costing large USG projects preferred
High attention to detail with analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office software suite, ability to learn financial systems/software, and SharePoint and Salesforce experience preferred Ability to travel domestic and international up to 10-15% of the time annually, pending resumption of normal activities post-pandemic
Team-focused and collegial with the ability to interact with diverse colleagues and facilitate strong working relationships; adept and flexible to work closely with others across geographical distances and time zones

To be considered, applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:

Cover Letter
CV in reverse chronological format

Must have legal authorization to work in India.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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