Associate Director – Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Role Overview

The Associate Director – Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will lead the annual planning and budgeting process, collaborate with programs and teams to develop proposal budgets, and design a proactive expenditure tracking framework. The role will also oversee financial reporting and analysis, consortium/partner management, and financial risk management.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include leading the annual planning and budgeting process, collaborating with programs and teams to develop proposal budgets, designing a proactive expenditure tracking framework, overseeing financial reporting and analysis, and managing consortium/partner relationships.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a first degree in Accounting, Finance, or Computer Science, and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a management role. The candidate should also have in-depth working knowledge of accounting software packages, GAAP, and IFRS, as well as experience in management internal and external audits, staff motivation, capacity building, and training.

Requirements

• First degree in Accounting, Finance or Computer Science
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIS or CIMA
• Masters’ Degree in Finance, Business Administration or its equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a management role
• In-depth working knowledge of accounting software packages
• Excellent computer literacy skills, especially in MS Excel
• In-depth working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS
• In-depth working knowledge of grant accounting and operational issues
• Good analytical skills
• Experience in management internal and external audits
• Experience in staff motivation, capacity building and training
• Knowledge of how to prepare, review, and present financial statements and financial reports
• Experience in preparing and present leadership and board Reports

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

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