Position
Title: Finance
Manager
Title: Finance
Manager
Reports
to: Project
Director
to: Project
Director
The
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused
on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The
university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree
program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic
experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, stu
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused
on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The
university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree
program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic
experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, stu
dents are
empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive
transformational, systemic changes to the health system.
UGHE
is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for
the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside
public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to
deliver high quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized
communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda,
where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government
partners have driven innovation for a decade.
is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for
the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside
public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to
deliver high quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized
communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda,
where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government
partners have driven innovation for a decade.
Members
of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social
justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others,
and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and
intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks
individuals committed to these values to join the team.
of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social
justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others,
and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and
intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks
individuals committed to these values to join the team.
Position
Overview
Overview
The
Finance Manager is a key member of UGHE senior leadership who oversees the
Rwanda Finance team personnel, systems, and strategy. S/he ensures the finance,
accounting, compliance, budgeting, and reporting processes are executed
thoroughly and efficiently. S/he must manage complex, confidential, and
broad-ranging financial tasks capably and with strategic foresight.
Finance Manager is a key member of UGHE senior leadership who oversees the
Rwanda Finance team personnel, systems, and strategy. S/he ensures the finance,
accounting, compliance, budgeting, and reporting processes are executed
thoroughly and efficiently. S/he must manage complex, confidential, and
broad-ranging financial tasks capably and with strategic foresight.
Responsibilities
- Ensure
adequate financial systems and controls are in place and followed at all
times - Strengthen,
communicate, and enforce financial policies within the UGHE team - Manage
the UGHE audit process - Ensure
UGHE is in compliance with the most current standards of Rwandan law,
including statutory taxation requirements - Facilitate
smooth coordination with financial teams at PIH sister sites in Rwanda and
Boston - Build
out local finance infrastructure to ensure processes are as efficient as
possible - Manage
UGHE finance team staff and ensure key team performance metrics are
met - Manage
student tuition payments process - Manage
the monthly financial reconciliations and cash flow balances - Advise
on cost projections for Rwanda-based expenses, based on past spending
patterns and market research - Set
standard pricing thresholds for UGHE services - Create
budgets for new funding opportunities
Qualifications
- At
least 8 years of experience in finance or
accounting required - Bachelors
in accounting, finance, or related field required; masters and/or CPA
preferred. - Demonstrated
strength in relevant computer software including Excel - Exceptional organizational,
analytical, and communication skills - Fluency
in English required, proficiency in Kinyarwanda preferred - Commitment
to social justice and health care equity
In
addition to this application, applicants should provide: (1) curriculum
vitae, (2) undergraduate and graduate transcripts, (3) a cover letter discussing
interest in UGHE and relevant experience, (3) contact information for at
least two professional references.
addition to this application, applicants should provide: (1) curriculum
vitae, (2) undergraduate and graduate transcripts, (3) a cover letter discussing
interest in UGHE and relevant experience, (3) contact information for at
least two professional references.
Apply
before Thursday 6th April 2017 on the following link
before Thursday 6th April 2017 on the following link
