About The Job
The Head of Finance & Grants Management is responsible for supporting AFR’s financial sustainability by ensuring good financial planning and management as well as overall compliance with AFR, donor and government rules and regulations. He/ She is responsible for day-to-day financial operations, grants management, implementing AFR’s financial policies to provide effective support to the team. He/she plans, directs, and is responsible for providing quality financial services to all programmes, projects, departments, and staff. The Head of Finance & Grants Management works closely with the Chief Operations Officer to ensure that the Finance & Grants management teams provide an integrated and effective service to AFR’s programmes.
Specific Skills
- At least five years as a Head of Finance/Finance Manager or equivalent experience
- At least 8 to 10 years’ experience working in a challenging finance role; with specific technical experience in budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grants/contracts management and business management
- Demonstrated experience with financial troubleshooting and audit
- Advanced analytical and mathematical skills
- Excellent attention to detail, organised, and can work to strict deadlines
- A solid technical understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice GAAP and current Rwandan legislation
- Skilled in use of MS Excel (including MS query and pivot tables) and MS Office essential, with Proficiency in Office suites
- Good oral and written communication skills in English; French and Kinyarwanda are also an advantage
Responsibilities & Duties
- Facilitate the development of budgets and financial plans that comprehensively support the implementation of AFR’s work plan and the achievement of strategic objectives
Risk & Compliance Management
- Lead on the identification of AFR’s financial risks and the development & implementation of risk-management controls and practices
Systems Development & Oversight
- Develop policies, procedures and financial systems that will ensure effective and compliant management of AFR’s financial resources; monitor and support effective organisation-wide implementation
Finance Management
- Oversee the sound use and management of organisational finances, following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the laws of Rwanda
Grants Management
- Lead the grants management team in developing and implementing effective grant management systems, risk management and ensuring compliance with donor requirements and the achievement of value for money (VfM) targets
Analysis & Advisory
- Lead the financial team to produce accurate, timely and meaningful financial analysis and reporting; support AFR’s management to make effective financial decisions
Team Leadership
- Lead any staff or consultants who contribute to the finance department, empowering them to add value to AFR and deliver high standards of performance
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management or related field
- Fully Certified Public Accountant (CPA and / or ACCA)
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