Financial Controller

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Code for Africa Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Code for Africa (CfA) is the continent's largest federation of data journalism and civic technology laboratories, with labs in four countries and affiliates in a further six countries. CfA manages the $1m/year and $500,000/year , as well as key digital democracy resources such as the data portal and the election toolkit. CfA's labs also incubate a series of trendsetting initiatives, including the PesaCheckfact-checking initiative in East Africa, the continental africanDRONEnetwork, and the African Network of Centres for Investigative Reporting (ANCIR) that spearheaded Panama Papers probes across the continent. CfA is an initiative of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).

JOB SUMMARY

About the Role:The successful candidates will join CfA's small core management team in the Secretariat that is responsible for all financial and payroll systems that support our 100+ full-time staff and multi-million dollar project portfolio to achieve their best potential.As the Finance Controller, you will report directly to the Deputy CFO. You will be responsible for implementing CfA's financial policies and financial systems, ensuring processes and procedures run smoothly, and that your team diligently manages the organisation's resources. You will also be primarily responsible for drafting donor financial forecasts and reports, and will assist the Deputy CFO with the drafting of monthly management financial reports. Required: minimum requirements include:Bachelors' degree in accounting, MBA and/or CPA a plusAt least five (5) years of managerial experience in a finance functionProven financial analysis and financial reporting abilitySound understanding and prior experience of working within an international NGOProven experience and ability to provide support, guidance and training to financial and non-financial colleaguesProficiency in accounting software and office practicesExperience in multi-currency accountingAbility to work under tight deadlines with good prioritisation and time management skillsAbility to work with minimal instruction in a teamwork environmentExcellent communication skills (oral and written)Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skillsHigh professional standards and ethicsPreferred: candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:5 – 10 years of managerial experience in a finance functionExperience of working in cross-cultural and complex environmentsExperience working in a digital-first environment (i.e. proficiency Google Suit, Xero, Slack and other digital platforms)Language and Location Requirements:Location: Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal or South Africa. Exceptional candidates from elsewhere in Africa will be considered.Languages: EnglishPreferred but not required: Arabic, French, KiSwahili or any other major language spoken in Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the preparation and timely issuance of timely and clear budgets, financial forecasts, monthly/quarterly statements, partner/donor financial reports and annual audits.Monitor and track the progress of project activity deliverables to budgets. Advise the Finance team with insights/recommendations on potential changes to improve operational efficiencies.Oversee working capital and cash flow management, including reporting cash forecasts. Assess and manage any third-party partners/vendors to which accounting or other finance functions have been outsourced.Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.Assess and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.Mentor the existing finance team as well as oversee and manage their overall performanceProactively drive fiscal literacy amongst CfA managers, to improve institutional management of financial systems and resources.Proactively manage vendor and partner/donor relationships and expectations, with clear communication and robust records.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Budgeting, financial planning, Reporting, Written communication, Accounting, Grant and fund management, Financial controlling

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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