Job Vacancy For Financial Manager
Systems for Development (S4D)
- Accra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement financial systems to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions and reporting for both donor-funded and private sector projects.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow management.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders, including donors, investors, and the board.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements for diverse funding sources.
- Manage grant-based finances, ensuring compliance with donor-specific requirements (e.g., USAID's 2 CFR 200, Global Fund financial frameworks, DFID compliance rules).
- Oversee financial operations for private sector projects, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, expense tracking, and profitability analysis.
- Monitor cost recovery for fee-based services and products, aligning with the organization's business model.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for financial queries from donors, clients, and internal teams.
- Lead the development of budgets for grant-funded and private sector projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Provide regular budget variance analyses and financial forecasts for grant and revenue-driven projects.
- Collaborate with program and business development teams to develop pricing strategies and financial models for proposals, including cost-benefit analyses.
- Ensure compliance with donor and private sector financial reporting standards, including tax regulations, financial reporting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and contractual obligations.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, addressing findings promptly and implementing corrective actions.
- Establish and maintain internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure data accuracy for both grants and private sector operations.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support private sector project growth, investment decisions, and market expansion strategies.
- Support negotiations with private sector clients, including pricing, payment terms, and contract conditions.
- Optimize working capital management for private sector initiatives, including accounts receivable and inventory management.
- Drive financial performance metrics for private sector projects, including profitability, ROI, and cost-efficiency.
- Implement financial tools and systems to streamline workflows for donor and private sector operations.
- Automate processes for billing, payment collection, and financial reporting to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Train and mentor staff on best practices in financial management for both grants and revenue-driven projects.
- Conduct risk assessments for grant-based and private sector financial operations.
- Monitor cash flow, funding gaps, and financial risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
- Ensure financial risks are communicated and managed effectively with senior leadership.
- Train program, business development, and finance teams on donor financial management requirements, cost recovery strategies, and financial sustainability for private sector projects.
- Collaborate with teams to improve grant utilization, cost-efficiency, and revenue generation practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is an added advantage.
- CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification required.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in financial management, including at least 5 years managing donor-funded grants (e.g., USAID, Global Fund, DFID) and private sector financial operations.
- Demonstrated experience in accounts management, financial modeling, and compliance for both grants and revenue-driven projects.
- Proven ability to manage finances for fee-based services and private sector initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of donor financial rules (e.g., USAID 2 CFR 200, Global Fund, DFID) and private sector accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
- Advanced proficiency in financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar ERP systems).
- Expertise in financial modeling, cost recovery, and profitability analysis for private sector projects.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with donors, private sector clients, and internal teams.
- High ethical standards and commitment to accountability and transparency.
- Internal: Collaborates closely with Program Managers, Business Development Team, Finance Team, and Senior Leadership.
- External: Liaises with donors, private sector clients, auditors, banks, and other financial stakeholders.
- Timeliness and accuracy of financial reports and submissions for both grants and private sector projects.
- Compliance with donor and regulatory financial guidelines.
- Effective budget management, including variance analysis and cost recovery for private sector operations.
- Financial performance metrics, such as ROI, profitability, and cost-efficiency for private sector projects.
- Positive feedback from donors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
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