Closing
date: 22 Jun 2016
date: 22 Jun 2016
We’re
transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances
and breakthrough discoveries!
transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances
and breakthrough discoveries!
The
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org)
is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training,
research and outreach in mathematical scienc
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org)
is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training,
research and outreach in mathematical scienc
es. Its mission is to enable
Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem
solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific,
educational and economic self-sufficiency. The first AIMS centre opened in Cape
Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in
Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon and Tanzania. AIMS is preparing to open its 6th
Centre in Kigali, Rwanda. The goal of the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative
(AIMS-NEI) is to build a pan-African network of 15 centres of excellence across
the continent by 2023.
Each
AIMS centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African
students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia,
governance and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top
international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.
AIMS centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African
students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia,
governance and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top
international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.
As
part of this growing network, the AIMS-NEI Canada chapter is working to build
sustainable partnerships, to mobilize resources and to engage the public, all
in support of global objectives. Within the context of an unprecedented mission
and a pioneering innovative math and science education institution, AIMS-NEI
Canada is in search of a dynamic operational professional. Consider this new
opportunity as our…
part of this growing network, the AIMS-NEI Canada chapter is working to build
sustainable partnerships, to mobilize resources and to engage the public, all
in support of global objectives. Within the context of an unprecedented mission
and a pioneering innovative math and science education institution, AIMS-NEI
Canada is in search of a dynamic operational professional. Consider this new
opportunity as our…
Senior
Finance & Administration Officer (Bilingual)
Finance & Administration Officer (Bilingual)
In
this role, you will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient
financial management of the Canadian operations, and safeguarding and deploying
its financial resources in accordance with AIMS financial policies, procedures
and guidelines. In addition, you will be a resource in support of office
administration and procurement.
this role, you will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient
financial management of the Canadian operations, and safeguarding and deploying
its financial resources in accordance with AIMS financial policies, procedures
and guidelines. In addition, you will be a resource in support of office
administration and procurement.
Your
hands-on experience includes day-to-day accounting, financial and cash flow
management, budgeting and forecasting, grants management, payroll, preparation
of financial statements, financial reports and regulatory reporting
requirements. Additionally, you will be ready to take on a supporting role on
all administrative aspects including purchasing, facilities management, records
retention and the like to ensure smooth operations within the office
environment.
hands-on experience includes day-to-day accounting, financial and cash flow
management, budgeting and forecasting, grants management, payroll, preparation
of financial statements, financial reports and regulatory reporting
requirements. Additionally, you will be ready to take on a supporting role on
all administrative aspects including purchasing, facilities management, records
retention and the like to ensure smooth operations within the office
environment.
You
are self-directed with solid organizational skills to meet sensitive timelines;
you pay close attention to the details to ensure the accuracy of your work;
your exceptional interpersonal abilities will stand you in good stead to work
collaboratively with a diverse team across multiple geographical boundaries, and
your approachable style enables you to build and sustain effective
relationships.
are self-directed with solid organizational skills to meet sensitive timelines;
you pay close attention to the details to ensure the accuracy of your work;
your exceptional interpersonal abilities will stand you in good stead to work
collaboratively with a diverse team across multiple geographical boundaries, and
your approachable style enables you to build and sustain effective
relationships.
This
is a full-time opportunity and will be based from our office in Toronto,
Ontario.
is a full-time opportunity and will be based from our office in Toronto,
Ontario.
Do
you have what we need?
you have what we need?
- A
university degree in finance, business administration. - An
accounting designation achieved or approaching completion
(CPA/CGA/CMA/CA). - At
least five (5) years of relevant work experience, ideally in a
not-for-profit environment (international NGO, academic institution,
research centre, etc.). - Exceptional
proficiency with ACCPAC and MS Excel; self-sufficient with MS Word. - Hands-on
experience with regulatory requirements, with particular knowledge of
non-profit nuances. - Bilingual
(English/French) with the ability to communicate, both verbally and in
writing in both official languages. - Exceptional
interpersonal skills with an ability to build and manage a variety of
internal and external relationships, including relationships with donors
and within a multi-cultural organization. - Experience
handling multi-currency transactions. - Self-directed
with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and an ability
to meet deadlines. - Flexible
to adapt to an evolving environment. - Valid
passport. Ability and willingness to travel outside of Canada for periods
of up to 2 weeks.
Are
you ready to be a part of the transformation?
you ready to be a part of the transformation?
Submit
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV in English to: careers@nexteinstein.org (i.e. quote “Senior
Finance & Administration Officer” in the subject line). Applications will
be accepted until June 22, 2016.
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV in English to: careers@nexteinstein.org (i.e. quote “Senior
Finance & Administration Officer” in the subject line). Applications will
be accepted until June 22, 2016.
Should
no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission,
kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI
reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission,
kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI
reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
AIMS-NEI
is an equal opportunity employer.
is an equal opportunity employer.
