Director, Accounting and Treasury

4 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Kenya Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, working in the field of the wilderness preservation, and the reduction of humanity's footprint on the environment. It was formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for leading the Accounting & Treasury pillar for the organisation, reporting to the Global Finance Director. This role oversees various aspects including accounting, financial controls, external audit, taxation, financial statements and treasury. The role requires management and mitigation of financial risks including control and assurance mechanisms, driving continuous improvement of processes and technology and fostering team development.ProfileRequired QualificationsA professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA) and/or CFA/MBA is essentialA post-graduate university degree in finance, or business administration or related subject is an advantage;At least 8 years of experience in a senior financial management role in a complex, multi-jurisdictional international environment.Ideally prior experience of working in a leadership role in an International Non-Government Organization (INGO) with scope of responsibilities across multiple legal jurisdictionsGood understanding and prior experience of improving or implementing a globally integrated financial system or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemRequired Skills and CompetenciesExcellent leadership and managerial skills with a demonstrated ability to drive change and organisational cultureExcellent proven track record of prudent financial management and executive decision makingExcellent organisational and presentation skillsSuperior ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals across a range of cultural environmentsWorks to the highest level of integrity and confidentialityFluency in English is essential. Other languages, especially French, would be an advantageEmbraces the WWF mission and values of the organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management and mitigation of financial risks including control and assurance mechanismsResponsible for maintaining robust financial control and assurance mechanisms across WWF International with appropriate lines of defence in place to identify and mitigate risksResponsible for the relationship and operations with the WWF International external auditorsResponsible for managing the end-to-end process of the interim and year end external audit process including close collaboration and coordination with Country Directors and Finance LeadersResponsible for the timely implementation of financial audit recommendations arising from internal, external and project audits as well as any related requirements of the WWF International Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee (ARCC)Work closely with the Internal Audit and Accountability teams to develop and embed financial control and assurance mechanismsManages strong accounting practicesResponsible for timely and accurate month end close of Secretariat accountsResponsible for tracking and monitoring month end close of the Country Offices and working with the Office Finance teams and Business Partners to resolve delays and issuesAccountable for the annual consolidated statutory accounts for WWF International being completed on time and to a high standard;Cash management and bank managementOversight and management of bank accounts for all of WWF InternationalResponsible for monitoring of cashflow and reserves for WWF InternationalDevelop and maintain documents, tools and processesResponsible for development and management of policies, guidance documents, and information relating to accounting, controlling and treasury that are applicable to WWF International (Secretariat and Country Offices) and in accordance with Swiss GAAP FERBusiness Owner for development and deployment of the portfolio of tools and systems relating to finance, accounting, controlling and treasury, working closely with Global Technology and Digital Solutions and other key stakeholders to ensure integration with other systems and alignment to the digital strategy.Team leadership and department developmentParticipates in the recruitment of the Accounting and Treasury teamManage and empower the Accounting and Treasury team including develop, coach, coordinate and supervise management roles;Closely collaborate with the Global Finance leadership to ensure clear and seamless working relationships and processes between Finance teamsBuild and maintain relationships with other management and leadership positions across and beyond the division to enable and optimise the ways of workingPerforms other duties as requested by the Global Director, Finance

REQUIRED SKILLS

Compliance, Leadership skills, Collaboration, Bank management, Cash management (company), Team leadership

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education

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