Global Finance Manager - Remote

Overview

The Finance Manager will play an instrumental role in carrying out Imagine’s mission, to test and scale tablet-based learning solutions in the scale countries (Malawi, Sierra Leone and Tanzania) that enable children to become literate and numerate. The successful candidate will play a key role in accounting and financial management. They will also implement financial procedures and systems and ensure compliance with corporate and project standards as well as maintain oversight of day-to-day financial activities.

In Short

• Manage project risks with escalation as required.
• Manage accounting and financial processes at Imagine Global level.
• Manage relationship between Imagine and BDO.
• Oversee the Imagine annual audit.
• Establish and manage systems for EFT payments to scale countries and Imagine Global staff including expense claims.
• Assist with the implementation of the grants management system in the scale countries.
• Assist with the system change from Quick-Books to Sage Intacct.
• Assist with strategic financial management activities including annual budget development, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, and financial reporting at Imagine Global.
• Provide expert guidance in the costing of activities and operations.
• Support capacity building of scale country finance teams through training, coaching, and standardized financial tools and templates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent discipline.
• Registered with CA, CA(SA), CIMA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualifications.
• 5+ years’ experience with accounting and financial management of large and/or growing organisations.
• 2+ years’ experience with International NGOs.
• Additional work experience is welcome.

Benefits

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Flexible, international learning environment to enhance individual career development and growth.
• Opportunity to empower children across Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Equal opportunity employer.