Job Summary
The Head of Finance is a member of the executive management team with a leadership role in the organization’s financial decision-making.
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Management level
Experience Length:
7 years
Job Description
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 align with the organization's strategies and current and projected grant portfolio.
? Develop annual revenue projections and organizational budget, 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 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 7 years’ progressive experience in accounting or finance, which must include supervisory experience.
? 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 of 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 required.
? Mature and professional demeanor with strong executive presence.
? Ability to collaborate and interface with stakeholders at various levels.
? Self starter who can work with own initiative with limited supervision.
Desirable:
? Previous experience in building or enhancing NGOs financial management capacity.
? Strong awareness of national issues.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.
BudgIT is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including world-class training opportunities, health insurance, Group Life insurance, and End-of-Year bonus.
