Reporting to the Head, Finance & Accounting, the Finance Lead will partner with the Country Program Leads in the management of the end-to-end financial programmatic processes (from Roadmap development to Deliver) to ensure that the programs are adequately funded to achieve intended outcomes (Budgeting) and that the funding is being utilized to deliver the intended outcome, partnering for appropriate risk management (Inc due diligence), Contracting, program monitoring & Reporting (that enables decision-making). S/he will safeguard the Foundation’s Financial resources by maintaining a sound control environment, ensuring the programs comply with CRA regulations and providing stewardship on risk Management to their partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; MBA is an added advantage.
- Professional accounting designation and a member of a relevant professional body.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial roles within large and/or global organizations. Previous work in the development sector is an added advantage.
- At least 1-3 years’ experience in a management capacity, leading finance and teams of multiple technical competencies
- Working knowledge of:
- Financial Internal Controls Management.
- Financial reporting & Analysis experience, including Budgeting and Financial Forecasting.
- Advanced analytical, quantitative, and statistical skills.
- Financial modelling skills, along with an understanding of financial reporting and cash flow information
- Able to identify & mitigate Operational, Financial and Business Risks.
- Able to generate Routine Accounting Records and Financial Reports plus determine and apply correct accounting treatments, proficient knowledge of international accounting standards.
- Fluent in English and French is an added advantage.
- Strong organizational skills with detail orientation, good follow-through, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to exercise a high level of judgment in making decisions or recommendations based on analyzing data and deriving insights from the data.
- Good at problem-solving, results-driven, and self-disciplined, with a strong sense of teamwork and a common purpose to achieve ambitious goals.
- Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Flexible, adaptable, intellectually curious, and open, you are comfortable with ambiguity, receptive to new ideas and willing to learn and change.
- Professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
