Head of Finance (NGO) at Stresert Services Limited

Vacancy: Head of Finance (NGO)

Organisational Background

Our client is a civic organization that applies technology to intersect citizen engagement with institutional improvement, to facilitate societal change. A pioneer in the field of social advocacy melded with technology, our client uses an array of tech tools to simplify

the budget and matters of public spending for citizens, with the primary aim of raising standard of transparency and accountability in government.

Job purpose

The Head of Finance is a member of the executive management team with a leadership role in the organization’s financial decision-making.

S/he manages all aspects of financial risk; develops and implements financial systems; manages relationships with donors on all finance-related matters; ensures compliance with regulatory and donor requirements; and ensures the sustained financial health of the organization.

Key working relationships

Key working relationships will include Directors, Principal Leads, program teams, finance teams, regulatory agencies, financial institutions, and donors.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis

Serve as a key member of the executive management team and participate in organizational decisions that contribute to the implementation of its strategic vision and sustainability.

Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization with respect to organizational goals, budgets, and forecasts, and provide analysis as required.

Create yearly financial objectives with the executive team that aligns with the organization's strategies and current and projected grant portfolio.

Develop annual revenue projections and organizational budget, and monitor and make recommendations for adjustments throughout the year.

Oversee investment of private funds to maximize returns at an acceptable risk level.

Contributes strategically to grant proposal writing on finance-related aspects.

Accounting and Financial Management

Ensure the effective and transparent use of financial resources in compliance with BudgIT’s and donor policies and procedures.

Manage overall financial operations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with regulatory and donor requirements

Review and ensure the application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.

Oversee and maintain good working relationships with regulatory agencies and financial institutions.

Provide standard accounting reports, including general ledger files, account and bank reconciliations, program costs, grant reporting, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner.

Coordinate audits with independent auditors and regulatory agencies.

Enhance and implement financial systems, procedures, and tools.

Technical Leadership:

Provide leadership and mentoring to members of the Finance Department to build a world-class financial system.

Participates in top-level strategic planning sessions, while providing assistance to program leads and executive management in the development of annual budgets.

Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect.

Qualifications and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance-related field.

ACA or ACCA qualification is compulsory.

At least a total of 7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, which must include supervisory experience.

3 years NGO-related experience in the Finance department with a reputable non-governmental organization or donor agency is an added advantage.

Hands-on knowledge and experience with accounting software, especially Quickbooks.

Experience working on private and multilateral donor funds and large budgets.

Work-based skills:

Essential:

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.,
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Mature and professional demeanor with a strong executive presence.
• Ability to collaborate and interface with stakeholders at various levels.
• Self-starter who can work with their own initiative with limited supervision.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in building or enhancing NGOs financial management capacity.
• Strong awareness of national issues.