Education:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field is required. Master’s degree or higher in finance or MBA is preferred
• ICAN/ACCA/CPA/CA or related certification is an advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, procurement, contract management, and/or related roles; with at least 5 years in a not-for-profit organization and at least 3 years in a senior-level management position is required
• Experience working with governments, NGOs, and international organizationsExperience in managing donors’ funds and executing their financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing a financial management function or similar in a global organization
• Strong familiarity with financial systems, including but not limited to: budgeting, accounting, management reporting, expense recording, and reporting
• Extensive experience in analysis, interpretation, and generation of financial data to drive proactive changes to improve financial performance

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft operating Systems with an excellent command over MS Excel
• Working Knowledge of ERP Accounting Software (Knowledge of NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Unit 4/Agresso will be an added advantage).
• Highly developed strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems
• Adaptability in a dynamic work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including development of compelling presentations and reports
• Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to influence senior managers and peers over a wide range of issues –
• The ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Highest ethical standards, a deep sense of collegiality, as well as a strong desire to create positive change on a large scale and to see their work in reporting and budgeting as directly linked to and supportive of the organization’s impact and vision
• High level of integrity and dependability with leadership qualities
• Proactive and responsive to urgent needs of the program
• Ability to work under pressure without compromising on the quality of policy and compliance procedures
• Self-motivated and firm in providing opinions to support effective decision-making
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and experience leading teams through organizational change
• Must be able to develop strong peer relationships and motivate others
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Languages:

• Fluent in written and spoken English; additional language skills, especially French, are a plus