Deadline: 15 February, 2021
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Mastercard Foundation is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Finance Partner.
Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full cycle of finance programme partner contracts, i.e., Expression of Interest (EOI), proposal, contract approval
- Conduct due diligence, budget reviews, programme execution and monitoring, and programme completion
- 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 and advice internally 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 to safeguard foundation’s assets
- Monitor, track and report (including forecasting) on programme performance
- Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations and requirements
Requirements
- Relevant university degree and accounting qualification
- Five years, minimum, of progressive experience in financial roles within large and/or global multinational organisations
- Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent communication (verbal, written, and presentation) with the ability to articulate information to different groups of audience
- Strong sense of team and common purpose to achieve ambitious goals
- Able to formulate and develop a new or creative approach to a problem
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
To apply and for more information, click here.
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