FINANCE AND SYSTEMS MANAGER

Job Description

Most of the world’s poor are farmers, representing the largest and most uniform group of poor people in the world. One Acre Fund is a growing social enterprise in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. Instead of giving handouts, One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. In most of our countries, we provide farmers with a “service bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market facilitation. This program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure 50-100% average gain in farm income per acre. In Ethiopia, we are working with the government to improve existing extension services. We have laser-like focus on generating better lives for the people that we serve.

Job Description

One Acre Fund is partnering with the Ethiopian government to improve teff yields and build the capacity of government extension agents in Amhara region. We are in an exciting phase of work: this is our first project, and, in the future, we anticipate working with other key partners to improve the agricultural sector for small scale farmers across Ethiopia. We hope to work closely with the government to huge numbers of farm families in Ethiopia increase their yields.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to build up the foundation for our financial and administrative operations in Ethiopia by further developing and refining key systems and teams while ensuring compliance with financial standards and regulations. The specialist will lead and manage the growing complexity of our Finance and Administrative systems in Ethiopia– you will perform key tasks while managing a small team of professional staff members. Your work will make our operation more efficient and effective, and make OAF-Ethiopia a great place to work. You will have clear roles and responsibilities, yet also be responsible for developing new initiatives, policies and systems to achieve your goals.

As a young organization, we are ready to hand over significant responsibility in the management of our finances, administration and government reporting. We see you implementing specific, well-defined strategic initiatives as well as the day-to-day management of our administrative systems, our financial reporting and your team members. You will increase the quality of service and strategic insight provided by the finance team to other departments, and ultimately to the farmer and the Government of Ethiopia.

Workstreams will include:

• Financial Analysis and Maximizing Efficiency. The Finance and Systems Manager is tasked with making our operations as financially efficient as possible; you will provide analysis on budget performance and recommendations for improved efficiency, cost effectiveness and compliance with government regulations, including the 70:30 program to administrative cost balance.


• Systems improvements. You will have the opportunity to improve how we administer our finances, procurement, and other key systems. Examples of potential projects include adapting our reporting system to new projects, writing and implementing an improved procurement policy and developing new project budgets in consultation with program staff.


• People management and development. You will manage a small, professional team that owns the day-to-day accounting, procurement and office management activities. You will mentor, coach and provide opportunities for them to perform at their highest, advance in their careers and take over responsibilities from you.

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.

Preferred Start Date: ASAP

Compensation

• Starts modest, but interesting in terms of the organizational payscale. There are benefits, bonus opportunities and fast raises for high performance.

Sponsor International Candidates

No—Existing work authorization in Ethiopia is required.

We are seeking an exceptional professional with 5+ years of related work experience in Ethiopia (preferably with an NGO), a passion for Ethiopian development and desire to live in Bahir Dar. Experience in a similar role is strongly preferred. You will serve in a career-track position that combines accounting and financial management with government reporting, compliance, systems development and team management.

Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Strong work experiences. At least five years of professional experience in Finance, Consulting, and/or Accounting, preferably with at least one year in a similar role at an NGO in Ethiopia


• Experience managing budgets, financial control systems and tight deadlines


• Experience improving administrative systems and policies


• Experience with Ethiopian government financial reporting and regulatory compliance


• Self-directed, entrepreneurial team player with demonstrated leadership ability


• Advanced MS Office, especially Excel, and data analysis is required


• Top-performing academic background (include GPA on your resume) and university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.


• CPA or equivalent degree (CA, ACMA, ACCA, or other) a plus but not necessary


• Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.


• Language: Excellent and fluent English and Amharic. English should be easy when talking over the phone with native speakers.

Closing date: Mar 15, 2016

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How to Apply

Those with existing work authorization in Ethiopia encouraged to apply.

Job Categories: Accounting and Finance Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 30 days.

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