Our partner is an award-winning social enterprise/ non-profit in West Africa that uses a mobile technology platform to provide a comprehensive set of services, which aims to double farm income and helps farmers move out of poverty.
Location: Bamako, Mali
Start Date: Immediately (but flexible)
Critical Requirements: Qualified accountant. Fluency in French and English
About our partner
Our partner doesn’t offer your average 9-5 job. They are a fast-paced, start up social enterprise, working in West Africa to support over 75,000 farmers lift themselves out of poverty.
It is a rapidly growing team of 20+ expatriate staff based across West Africa and the US, along with over 200 local hire staff. They’re a tight-knit group of determined, creative problem-solvers who want to make a true difference. They take immense pride in their work, believe in their mission, enjoy Ultimate Frisbee and cooking for each other!
They have proudly received recognition for their work by One Acre Fund and Mulago Foundation and received prestigious awards from: Echoing Green Fellowship, Rainer Arnhold Fellows, Draper Richards Kaplan Social Entrepreneurship, The Salesforce Foundation and The Tech Museum
About You
You love that satisfying feeling when all the ‘i’s are dotted and the ‘t’s are crossed and every column of numbers adds up, just so. You always take the time for the details, but you thrive in the fast-paced environment of an organization that’s out to create change in the world. You work well with others and are a strong leader in the most challenging of times. You are self-motivated, resilient and technically astute. You’re ready to put your world-class accounting skills to use – and for the better. If this sounds like you, you sound like our new senior accountant.
About the Job
Above all, this position requires thorough knowledge of financial accounting. Candidates must also have a record of significant professional responsibility and success meeting complex organizational goals, and a demonstrated ability to support, strengthen, and motivate a diverse team.
Key responsibilities include:
• Manage & Strengthen Financial Systems
• Manage bookkeeping/accounting staff responsible for the general ledger and payroll
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing
• Design, review, and implement financial policies and protocols for the entire organization
• Identify ways to improve our risk management system to protect against fraud and/or cash mismanagement
• Assist with budget and audit processes in collaboration with the Director of Finance, CFO and CEO
• Lead Financial Reporting
• Create and analyze monthly financial statements and provide variance analysis
• Assess and inform senior management of the financial health of the organization on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Assist the CFO and Director of Development with preparation of reports for all grants, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Work closely with the CFO and Director of Finance to manage budgets and to ensure fiscal responsibility
• Work with the finance team to create consolidated financial statements and perform the necessary analysis such as cash flow, budget reconciliation, etc.
• Train Future Leaders
• Coach and lead regular trainings for Mali-based finance staff to strengthen their capacity in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting
• Constantly seek innovative ways to keep financial systems at par with new technologies by using the right software, taking advantage of relevant trainings, and engaging consultants.
• If needed, complete annual trips to Senegal to train the Senegal finance team
Requirements:
• English and French fluency required.
• Note – For highly-qualified applicants with a strong commitment to learning French, myAgro may cover a 6-week French immersion program in Dakar.
• BS in Accounting, Finance or related field from a US or European Accredited University required
• 3+ years of work experience in financial accounting, reporting and/or audit in the US or Europerequired
• CPA or equivalent highly desirable
• Strong manager and team leader. Able to manage multiple projects and prioritize goals, and to problem-solve both big picture and day-to-day issues
• Highly organized and attentive to detail
• Flexible and adaptive work style. Able to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and concisely to all stakeholders
Preferred qualifications:
• Knowledge of US GAAP and SYCOHADA
• Familiarity with non-profit/grant accounting
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and/or other accounting software
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)
• 2 annual round-trip flights between West Africa and your home
• Housing, utilities, and internet
• Travel and emergency medical insurance
• Flexible work schedule and generous vacation benefits
• Language lessons
• Tons of karmic good – you will be directly helping families move beyond subsistence farming
• This is a career track role – you will be given regular, thoughtful career feedback and professional development opportunities to advance your career.
To apply please contact jobs@afid.org.uk
