Special Projects Associate - Finance - Remote

Overview

The Special Projects Associate plays a critical role in enabling the Finance function to operate with excellence, discipline, and clarity at ALX Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to unlocking Africa's digital future.

In Short

• Coordinate and track key finance projects and cycles.
• Organize meetings and prepare agendas for the Finance team.
• Maintain systems to monitor progress against goals and deadlines.
• Collaborate with Shared Services teams on compliance and operational tasks.
• Manage documentation and communication of workflows.
• Engage with external partners for finance-related cycles.
• Track deliverables and timelines for compliance activities.
• Update finance policy documents and ensure accessibility.
• Run internal compliance checks and support audits.
• Gather evidence for internal finance audits and control reviews.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in finance operations or project management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with adopting new systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission.
• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Access to professional development resources.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals.