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.
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 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.
Primary
Duties and Responsibilities
Typical 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. We provide constant,
actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular 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:
- 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. - Rwanda
– French required. - Ability
to cook/ laugh/ extraordinary patience – all desirable
Preferred
Start Date
Flexible
Compensation
Modest starting
salary + significant benefits. This is a career–track role with meaningful
salary increases and long–term placement with One Acre Fund for high
performers.
Benefits
Health coverage,
immunizations, flight, room and board.
Career
Development
One Acre Fund will
make significant ongoing investments in your career development through
real–time mentoring, quarterly career reviews, and opportunity for increasing
responsibilities that will challenge you and help you grow.
Sponsor
International Candidates
Yes
How
to apply
To Apply
- Complete
this form. - Email
cover letter and resume to jobs@oneacrefund.org
(Subject line: “Operations and Finance Associate Search” + name
of the site that referred you). - If you
are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), please submit a copy of your
Description of Service (DOS).
