Finance & Administration Manager

• A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, coupled with a professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA).
  
• 8-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience within the NGO sector, with a proven track record in managing multi-donor, multi-project portfolios.
  
• Expert-level knowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements for major institutional donors; direct experience with MasterCard Foundation reporting is a significant advantage.
  

Strategic Financial Leadership & Oversight

• Provide strategic financial leadership for the entire organization, conducting robust financial analysis and modeling to guide decision-making by the Board and senior leadership.
  
• Direct the financial planning and budgeting process for the organization and all projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. This includes the development and management of complex, multi-million-dollar consortia budgets.
  
• Establish and enforce a rigorous framework of internal controls and financial policies to safeguard organizational assets and ensure fiscal integrity.
  

Donor Compliance & Strategic Reporting

• Own the end-to-end donor reporting lifecycle, from budgeting and forecasting to the preparation and timely submission of precise financial reports that comply with stringent donor guidelines (e.g., MasterCard Foundation, USAID, etc.).
  
• Serve as the organizational authority on donor compliance, proactively interpreting complex regulations and embedding requirements into financial systems and processes.
  
• Lead the strategic management of sub-grant partnerships, conducting pre-award due diligence, negotiating agreements, and monitoring partner financial performance to mitigate risk.
  

Audit, Risk & Systems Management

• Lead all internal and external audit engagements, acting as the primary liaison with auditors and driving the implementation of management actions to address findings.
  
• Identify and proactively manage financial and operational risks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to protect the organization’s interests and reputation.
  
• Spearhead the continuous improvement of financial systems and software, leveraging technology to automate processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and increase operational efficiency.
  

Administrative & Operational Management

• Oversee and streamline core administrative functions, including procurement, logistics, IT, and office management, to ensure they provide effective support to program delivery.
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance and Administration team, building a high-performing unit capable of supporting the organization’s strategic growth.