POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the Senior Management Committee, the Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of AKADEMIYA2063. The DFA in his/her capacity is responsible for finance administration, fiscal management, contracts & grant management, as well as financial and grant reporting. He / She ensures an effective framework is in place for informed decision-making, including appropriate financial and risk management strategies, internal/external audits, compliance policies, organizational planning, and reporting.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide robust financial oversight for the organization, ensuring that committed funds, pipeline funds and funding gap outlook is well managed and up to date.
  • Provide guidance and leadership in development of overall budgets, grants, and contracts for the Organization.
  • Review, develop, and implement financial policies, procedures, and practices; recommend improvements to financial processes and controls as required or needed.
  • Oversee preparation and timely distribution of the annual budget, long-term forecasts, and regular financial and management reports in accordance with internal and external obligations.
  • Provide efficient organization and oversight of cash management processes, including liquidity management, risk assessment, bank relationship management; timely accounting and reconciliation of all transactions, security for cash assets on site.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.
  • Full Accounting qualification (i.e. CPA, ACCA or equivalent)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

  • At least 10 years of financial leadership experience in finance & control, reporting, accounting, risk management, treasury, project development and investments with non-profit or for-profit organizations.
  • Proven experience in successfully building or reorganizing a financial system, preferably in a cross-organizational, multi-country context.
  • Requires extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs.
  • Solid knowledge in financial resources, contracts, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, and general administration.
  • Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, and implementation of new systems (business side).
  • Fluency in written and spoken English or French with working knowledge of the second language.

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, including a demonstrated ability to conduct complex analysis of financial data and to forecast/assess the financial impact of proposed plans/projects.                                            
  • Skilled in managing and compiling financial data and ensuring compliance with various donor requirements
  • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

 

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

 AKADEMIYA2063 is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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