MasterCard Foundation ,Senior Financial Analyst Job Vacancy in Canada

Senior Financial Analyst
POSITION: Seni or Fi nanci al Anal yst
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontari
The MasterCard Foundation is a global foundation based
in Toronto, Canada. It was established through the generosity of MasterCard
Worldwide at the time of the company’s initial public offering in 2006. As an
independent entity, The MasterCard Foundation is governed by its own board of
directors. The Foundation believes that every person has the pote

ntial to
transform their lives and improve the lives of their families and communities.
The Foundation collaborates with partners to advance sustainable and scalable
solutions in financial inclusion and youth learning, focusing on countries that
face high rates of poverty, low access to financial services, and growing numbers
of out-of-school youth. The Foundation’s culture is shaped by a fast-paced,
highly entrepreneurial team with a results-oriented approach to philanthropy.
The organization values innovative and fresh thinking and promotes active
learning.

THE POSITION
The Senior Financial Analyst will support the grant
management process. S/he will oversee the financial aspect of contractual
agreements with the partners to ensure appropriate execution of the Foundation
policies. As such, the successful candidate in this position must be highly
motivated, innovative, and results-oriented. S/he will have strong listening
skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
Specific Responsibilities
  • Assist partners in compliance with the
    Foundation’s grant policies and procedures, including budget preparation
    and reporting.
  • Assist program staff in understanding budget and
    financial issues.
  • Assist to develop a framework to analyze
    activities, outputs, budget assumptions and budget of programs to ensure
    they all hang together.
  • Manage the grant database for accuracy and
    timeliness recording of program data, commitments, disbursements, cash
    flow projection and reporting.
  • Prepare monthly disbursement and commitment
    reports and monitor against the annual goals.
  • Accountable for on-time legal documentation of
    programs and reporting.
  • Accountable for compliance with CRA reporting and
    anti-terrorism requirements.
  • Accountable for program analysis as per the
    framework.
  • Assist to develop audit and accounting procedures
    and practices on programs.
  • Perform standard audit procedures at the office
    location and at program sites on financial reports of programs and
    document work.
  • Perform special projects as required.
Senior Financial Analyst
Qualifications & Experience
  • 3+ years postgraduate experience with
    professional accounting experience.
  • Must have a Canadian CA designation.
  • Excellent business and financial analytical
    skills.
  • Good project management and organizational
    skills.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Dedication and strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrates good business judgment.
  • Good mentoring and performance management skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong
    relations with partners and program staff.
  • Dedication and motivation to achieve high
    standards of professionalism in the performance of duties.
  • International travel may be required.
  • Results driven. Motivated by a high sense of
    performance excellence and a sense of urgency.
  • Ability to set and achieve clear objectives and
    deadlines. Shares information across the organization.
  • Flexible, intellectually curious and open. This
    individual is comfortable with ambiguity, reception to new ideas and is
    also willing to change when presented with best options.
  • Must be able to formulate and develop a new or
    creative approach to a problem and inspires others on the team to do so
    well.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and
    written, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Strong computer skills e.g. financial systems and
    MicroSoft Office.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety
    of constituencies, as well as work effectively in a collegial manner in a
    team-based environment.
  • Financial acumen.
  • Professional maturity and sensitivity to working
    within different cultures.
  • Impeccable integrity.
LOCATION
2 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 301 Toronto, Ontario,
Canada
Interested candidates may apply with a cover letter
along with an updated copy of their resume to Human Resources:
humanresources@mastercardfdn.org. Employees of The MasterCard Foundation are
most welcome to apply and will be included in the process.
The MasterCard Foundation is an open, collegial
organization which honours principles of equality of opportunity for all.
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