Mastercard Foundation is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Finance Lead, Regional Programmes.

The foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the programmes team in the development and delivery of the programmes through the full end-to-end cycle of programming, i.e., Expression of Interest (EOI), proposal, contract approval, conduct due diligence, budget reviews, programme execution and monitoring, and programme completion
• Provide financial information to regional directors to support decisions aligned to the foundation’s regional strategy
• Provide analysis on the overall financial health of programmes to the regional director and collaborate across regional teams and with country programmes on corrective actions and support plans
• Guide and train external programme partners on all financial aspects of contract execution, including budgeting and reporting, due diligence, and Canadian regulatory requirements
• Provide financial expertise, insights and advice to the foundation’s programmes team on the development and implementation of comprehensive programming strategies
• Prepare ad hoc data and support for learning and evaluation activities, including analysis of programme outputs and value-for-money
• Maintain accurate and timely financial documentation and data, and report on contract commitments, disbursements, and cash flow projections
• Monitor programme spending against budget and provide analysis and recommendations on proposed changes
• Ensure there are adequate business internal controls with the programmes for safeguarding of the foundation’s assets
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations and requirements, e.g., Canada Revenue Agency standards, anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism laws, etc
• Travel within Kenya, across Africa and to Canada approximately 15 to 20 percent annually

Requirements

• Relevant university degree and accounting qualification
• Ten years, minimum, of progressive financial roles within large and/or global organisations
• Strong analytical skills, commercial acumen with a high level of attention to detail
• Experience in risk identification, mitigation and management
• Excellent communicator, (excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills) with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relations with diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to formulate and develop a new or creative approach to a problem
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the foundation’s values

To apply and for more information, click here.

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