Job
Description
Description
We
are looking for new staff members to manage the growth of the finance teams in
either Rwanda or Kenya. You will convert a team of 5+ bookkeepers working in an
unstructured environment to a powerhouse team like the finance group in Kenya.
This team currently includes 50+ staff members working in an efficiently
designed and well-structured operation with clear roles and responsibilities,
policies and procedures, and key performance indicators producing a
results-driven finance operation.
are looking for new staff members to manage the growth of the finance teams in
either Rwanda or Kenya. You will convert a team of 5+ bookkeepers working in an
unstructured environment to a powerhouse team like the finance group in Kenya.
This team currently includes 50+ staff members working in an efficiently
designed and well-structured operation with clear roles and responsibilities,
policies and procedures, and key performance indicators producing a
results-driven finance operation.
As
a young organization, we are ready to hand over significant responsibility for
specific, well-defined strategic initiatives as well as day-to-day management
of our financial systems and team-members. Your primary task will be to manage
the operations of the finance team in
a young organization, we are ready to hand over significant responsibility for
specific, well-defined strategic initiatives as well as day-to-day management
of our financial systems and team-members. Your primary task will be to manage
the operations of the finance team in
the country you work, through systems
design, staff hiring, and leadership development. You will increase the quality
of service provided by the finance team to other departments and ultimately to
the farmer.
We
are seeking an exceptional professional with 3+ years work experience, and a
long-term career interest in international development. They will serve in a
career-track position that combines financial and operational analysis with
management experience in Africa.
are seeking an exceptional professional with 3+ years work experience, and a
long-term career interest in international development. They will serve in a
career-track position that combines financial and operational analysis with
management experience in Africa.
Typical
tasks will include:
tasks will include:
- Managing
Financial Operations and Developing Staff. The Operations and Finance
Associate will manage the team of bookkeepers who do data entry for our
financial and client management systems. Managing and developing the
talent of the finance team will be your most important role. You will also
collaborate closely across with field operations to create tools and
procedures, and will develop trainings that ensure financial procedures
are efficiently integrated with operational processes. The Operations and
Finance Associate will work closely with the Associate Controller to ensure
the accuracy of monthly financial information. - Financial
Analysis and Driving to Sustainability. The Operations and Finance
Associate is tasked with pushing the country towards sustainability; you
will provide reports on district, country and organization wide budget
performance, and will oversee the measurement of Financial KPI’s and
ensure appropriate action. The Associate will provide analysis and
recommendations for improved efficiency and cost effectiveness. - Internal
Audit Processes. The Operations and Finance Associate will manage the
local internal audit team. The role of the internal audit team is to
monitor all of our systems to ensure compliance with operational
processes, from farmer level repayment to procurement. You will need to
have an intimate knowledge of the field operations, and regularly monitor
performance of your staff through field visits.
Career
Growth and Development One Acre Fund invests in building
management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in
your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered
through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career
reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and
discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person
can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new
high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results
in fast career growth for our staff.
Growth and Development One Acre Fund invests in building
management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in
your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered
through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career
reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and
discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person
can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new
high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results
in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We
are looking for truly extraordinary candidates that will help take our
organization to the next levels of impact and scale. This is a competitive
posting for a career-track role with minimum initial commitment of two years.
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
are looking for truly extraordinary candidates that will help take our
organization to the next levels of impact and scale. This is a competitive
posting for a career-track role with minimum initial commitment of two years.
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
- 3+
years work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work
experience in a finance or operations function (e.g. implementing a new
procurement process, managing a logistics system, working as a business or
finance analyst). - Confidence
with numbers. - Ability
and drive to work independently. - Management
and mentorship experience. - Experience
with process design and implementation. - Leadership
experience at work, or outside of work. - Top-performing
undergraduate background. - A
willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least
two years – this is a long-term, career-track position with potential to
grow into a US-based management role. - The
ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience
working in the developing world, although this is not a strict
requirement. - Ability
to cook/ laugh/ extraordinary patience – all desirable - Language:
French required in Rwanda.
Preferred
Start Date
Start Date
Flexible
Compensation
Starts
modest. However, this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance,
paying a meaningful salary for long-term placement in developing nations.
modest. However, this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance,
paying a meaningful salary for long-term placement in developing nations.
Benefits
Health
insurance, immunizations, flight, room and board.
insurance, immunizations, flight, room and board.
Sponsor
International Candidates
International Candidates
Yes
How to apply
Complete
this form. You will be prompted to submit your CV
and cover letter. You may also be asked to submit work samples for some
positions. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), please submit a copy of
your Description of Service (DOS) in the appropriate section.
this form. You will be prompted to submit your CV
and cover letter. You may also be asked to submit work samples for some
positions. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), please submit a copy of
your Description of Service (DOS) in the appropriate section.