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General Statement of Purpose of the Contract: The Controller must establish and ensure that all controls comply with the regulations and directives of the General Accounting Office, the Office of Mana... General Statement of Purpose of the Contract: The Controller must establish and ensure that all controls comply with the regulations and directives of the General Accounting Office, the Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. Treasury, and USAID, as well as with applicable statues and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and standards. These guidelines establish only broad parameters, which must in turn be interpreted and applied by the incumbent to program/project operations and the administration of operating expenses allowance. The Controller is the principal FM Officer and serves as the focal point for all financial management functions including budgeting, accounting, payments, and financial advisory services to the Mission Director and staff. Additionally, the incumbent will be involved in the full range of Financial Management functions, including Phoenix accounting, E2 travel authorization certifications, etc. Statement of Duties to be Performed Reporting to the Mission Director, the Controller supports and manages the OFM. The incumbent plays a key role in OFM’s efforts to improve service quality and customer satisfaction, as such, the Controller will be responsible for planning, directing, and administering a comprehensive accounting, reporting and budgeting system designed to provide senior Management with timely financial information for making operational decisions. Serve as the advisor to the Mission Director regarding the financial implications of the provisions of existing or contemplated agreements. Serve as Mission liaison with the East Africa Controller and the Inspector General and the focal point for audit activities including identifying requirements and developing plans, reviewing all audit and investigation reports from the IG and identifying actions to be taken in response to the findings and recommendations. Reviews all transactions, in electronic and manual formats, for completeness, accuracy and compliance. Participates in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of an adequate system of internal control for processing, accounting, reporting, and safeguarding of all funds and assets available to USAID/Sudan. Supervises the analysis and reconciliation of all program and administrative accounts with State and USAID/W, including 1221 management and timely liquidation of program and travel advances. Serves as Mission's principal authorized certifying officer ensuring compliance with provisions of the Prompt Payment Act, Foreign Service Travel Regulations, and other applicable guidance. Directs the review and payment of all types of invoices, billings, and collections; analyzes and reconciles accounts with those of the disbursing officer. *more details in the attached document.