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Summary of the role:

The CFO is responsible for financial reporting, performance, accounting operations, and compliance with all financial regulations and procedures. S/he will ensure a high service to clients and other stakeholders and take responsibility for and lead the company’s day-to-day financial and accounting requirements. Produce the monthly financial management information pack, budget and forecast preparation, internal control policies and financial risk management. The CFO will report to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities & Duties: 

• Manage all accounting operations, including A/R, A/P, GL and Revenue Recognition
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported
• Oversee the preparation and publishing of timely financial statements and other regulatory reporting
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Coordinate month-end and close year-end process
• Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts;
• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports;
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with accounting standards, rules and regulations, taxes, policy, and procedures;
• Standardize and streamline accounting operations
• Implement proper internal controls, coordinate audit processes, and ensure the accuracy of financial information.
• Implement corporate governance procedures and risk management controls
• Overseeing monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Reporting.
• Prepare the statement of accounting policies for the audited financials in compliance with the IFRS.
• Ensuring all reports adhere to Accounting standards, rules, regulations, local filing requirements and accounting best practices.
• Developing financial analysis tools to assist in monitoring budgets and compliance
• Develop and maintain the compliance review strategies, plans, initiatives and processes.
• Supervising audits of processes and controls by ensuring conclusions are accurate, complete, and discussed with management promptly.
• Development and implementation of a formal Risk Management Framework
• Ensuring compliance with CIT, VAT, and other local taxes.
• Evaluating systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement

Requirements & Specifications

• 10 - 12 years of relevant experience / progressive responsibility in finance and accounting, internal controls, and project operations at the senior level
• ACA or ACCA membership  is compulsory 
• A proven ability to develop and manage large budgets and in-depth knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising project operations, procurement, subgrants and subcontracts, auditing, and accounting/finance.
• Analytical and forward-thinking problem solver with high ethical standards and professionalism.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing operations and financial systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a Team
• Proficient in Microsoft programs, i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., and can use various commercially available accounting software programs.
• Strong in leadership, versatility, and integrity.

Language:

• Fluency in English.  A good understanding of French language is an added advantage

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Summary of the role:

The Program Manager will report to the Executive Director. S/he provides administrative, financial, contractual, and management oversight for a portfolio of projects. S/he will work directly with project and technical leads to ensure projects achieve quality programming and development outcomes.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Accountable for managing project financial and contractual performance targets and leading monthly project financial reviews, technical deliverables, and troubleshooting any issues.
• Works with designated Technical Lead to ensure that technical activities and deliverables are high quality and implemented per the contract scope of work and approved work plan.
• Proactively identifies and analyzes risk areas and advises the relevant stakeholders on preventative measures.
• Served as the primary point of contact for operational and financial matters related to project implementation.
• Manages resource needs for performance and encourages collaboration within the broader organization.
• Responsible for project outcomes by providing the necessary support for target teams to succeed.
• Participates and provides support to project field teams during strategic planning sessions.
• Develop proposal and terms of reference as the need arises
• Manage budget realignments, contract modifications, and subcontract modifications.
• Participates in research, pre-positioning and/or proposal management for opportunities.
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep the budget on track
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, master budget etc.
• Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects.

Requirements & Specifications

• Interested candidates should have a minimum of the first degree in any social science discipline especially in economics, data science, statistics and business.
• 8- 10 years of progressive work experience in program management capacity.
• A Master’s Degree or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience leading and producing competitive proposals
• Demonstrable experience in the management of program complete life cycle
• Excellent project planning, management, and monitoring & evaluation skills
• Demonstrable business acumen and global agility, including an in-depth understanding of financial and budget planning. 
• An excellent communicator with brilliant leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, including strong reporting/presentation skills and familiarity with a wide range of IT applications
• Outstanding interpersonal, highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to the client
• Build the capacity of the place teams to deliver on programme deliverables, reporting, and financial management.
• Experience of closely working with government departments at local and state levels is highly desirable

Language:

• Fluency in English and French language is required.