Description
Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
The Organization
Since 1944, Heifer International has supported more than 46 million Small Holder Farmer (SHF) families globally lift themselves out of hunger and poverty while caring for the earth in partnership with the communities we serve including Youth & Women. Heifer International is now accelerating its strategic approaches to closing the Sustainable Living Income (SLI) gap for 10 million additional SHF households globally by 2030.
the delivery of periodic finance audits/reviews.
The Africa Finance Director reports directly to the Senior Vice-President Africa Programs. (and serves on the Regional leadership team). The role holder coordinates with relevant departments such as the People Department and provide oversight one organizational financial processes (i.e. audits/reviews) and payroll systems development. Ensure and lead a collaborative process on the procurement and roll out a fit for purpose payroll system that meets growing demands, needs and deliverables. Assure quality and reliable support for financial excellence and adherence to Heifer finance policies and procedures.by providing strategic guidance and leadership.
- assessments/audits/reviews.
- Monitor and/or prepare accurate and timely reporting and donor reporting, dashboards and other key management deliverables.
- Facilitate requests related to independent external audits and other agreed-upon procedures providing financial information and follow-up.
- relating to responsible management of resources, adherence to Heifer finance policies and procedures, and financial analysis, financial management and budgeting.
- Ensure effective, agile standardized systems and procedures, for financial analysis, cash flow management, and reporting are in place.
F. Facilitation of Risk Mitigation (15%)
- Collaboration with risk management department in assessing financial risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitor compliance with financial regulations and internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets within the Africa Area Program.
G. Any Other Assigned Function (5%)
- May perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Management Accounting, Business Administration, or related field plus ten (10) years of related experience (if bachelor’s degree level).
- Or master’s degree in accounting, Management Accounting, Business Administration or related field plus eight (8) years of related experience (if master’s degree Level).
- 8 to 10 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in a donor-funded international development environment with compliance requirements of the U.S. government and institutional funders for international development, such USAID, EC, IFAD, DFID, mega-foundations and others.
- Knowledge of the U.S. non-profit and INGO business sector, including compliance requirements of the U.S. government and institutional funders for international development, such USAID, EU, DFID, mega-foundations and others.
- Professional certifications such as CFA, ACCA, or CIMA are required.
Preferred Requirements
- Effective communicator and influencer with the ability to clearly convey complex financial issues in a clear format for non-finance professions, motivating continuous and collaborative improvement.
- Proficient in generally accepted accounting and IFRS and practices.
- Experience with accounting systems and systems conversions.
- Ability to navigate financial and non-financial data gathering and analytics; technically adept with ability to quickly learn and maximize usage of technology and software; strong user of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skill in MS Excel.
Key Behavioural Competencies
- Accountability
- Professional Excellence
- Humility
- Customer Orientation
- Empathy
- Innovation
Deadline for Application: 18th February 2025.
Method of Apply
Interested and Qualified candidates should Heifer International to apply
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