Job
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.
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. 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:
- 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
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.
Benefits
Health insurance,
immunizations, flight, room and board.
Sponsor
International Candidates
Yes
How
to apply
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letter. You may also be asked to submit work samples for some positions.
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Description of Service (DOS) in the appropriate section.
