Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related
field;
• CPA, ACCA, or CIMA certification is strongly preferred.

Essential Experience

At least 6-8 years’ experience in managing a financial operations department,
including financial planning and reporting.
• Experience of working in an international environment and managing multi-currency
general ledgers
• Proven ability to build high performing and multi-located teams through a
commitment to delegation and empowerment, clarity of individual responsibilities
and their related areas of personal or collective accountability.
• Maintain relationships and good collaboration with Finance counterparts in other AAI
countries.
• Proven experience in leading and collaborating with teams in multiple locations.

Essential Knowledge

Substantial experience of finance department management, including financial
control, managing various banking platforms, managing payroll and expense
management
• Substantial experience in financial reporting including management accounts,
preparation of financial statements and financial reports supporting decision making
for leadership teams.
• Substantial experience in leading the planning, forecasting, and reporting of the
Global Secretariat
• Experience of varied accounting environments with a proven track- record of
process improvement and implementation of best-practice
• Substantial knowledge of accounting and computer packages, preferably
Sun Systems and Dynamic 365
• Experience in managing payrolls across various jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of NGO reporting and tax legislation, including employeerelated requirements in South Africa or Kenya
• Strong analytical and managementskills, with track record in management
and motivation of staff
• Experience in leading and motivating teams through change.
• Experience in implementing finance systems.
• Proven track record of managing and monitoring costs including
implementation of value for money policies.

Essential skills

Strong and effective communication and stakeholder management skills,
with proven ability to negotiate and influence.

Strong analytical and managementskills, with track record in management
and motivation of staff
• Commitment to ActionAid’s vision, mission, values, and ways of working
• Significant post qualification experience.
• Ability to work in a multicultural context/environment, engage in social
justice activism/advocacy and demonstrate innovative practices.