Executive – Finance & Accounts (F&A) - Central Africa

Executive – Finance & Accounts (F&A)

Location: Central Africa

Department: Finance & Accounts / Non-Profit & CSR

 

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and analytical Executive – Finance & Accounts to oversee and manage end-to-end accounting operations, financial reporting, and budget control for non-profit and CSR foundation programs.

Based on-site in Central Africa, this position plays a pivotal role in maintaining robust financial records, ensuring strict adherence to internal controls, managing cash flows and vendor reconciliations, and delivering reliable management information systems (MIS) reports.

Key Responsibilities

1. Core Accounting & Reconciliation

• Maintain primary accounting records, vouchers, petty cash, bank entries, and general ledgers.
• Conduct regular bank, cash, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Review invoices, payment requests, quotations, and supporting documentation prior to processing.
• Assist with month-end financial closings and provide complete documentation support for internal and external audits.

2. Budgeting, Monitoring & Project Tracking

• Track project-wise expenditures across community development (CDC/CSR), health, hospital, and education initiatives.
• Prepare comprehensive Budget vs. Actual variance analyses and monitor operational budgets.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses, including cost per beneficiary and financial impact assessments for key social projects.
• Track program contributions, donor commitments, and outstanding balances with rigorous follow-up.

3. Procurement & Operational Support

• Assist procurement processes through commercial quotation comparisons, budget verification, and vendor reconciliations.
• Handle petty cash disbursements and on-ground procurement payments securely and in compliance with established policies.
• Regularly interface with internal departments, external vendors, and partner organizations to gather required operational data and documentation.

4. Financial Reporting & MIS

• Prepare periodic management reports, financial schedules, and ROPE/MIS dashboards.
• Provide actionable financial analysis to management to highlight cost variances and operational bottlenecks.

Key Deliverables

• Accuracy & Timeliness: Error-free ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and month-end closings.
• Budget Integrity: Regular delivery of Budget vs. Actual comparisons and project expenditure schedules.
• Control & Documentation: Fully compliant payment documentation, invoice verification, and audit-ready archives.
• Reporting: Punctual submission of management packs, variance reviews, and MIS reports.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce/Finance (B.Com / M.Com) or Intermediate CA (CA Inter).
• Experience: 3–7 years of relevant experience in core accounting, reporting, and ledger management. Prior experience in Foundations, NGOs, or CSR environments is preferred.
• Regional Experience: Prior work experience in the DRC or Sub-Saharan Africa is an advantage.
• Software Proficiency:
• Advanced proficiency in Tally ERP 9 / TallyPrime.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling).
• Languages:
• Fluency in English and French is required.
• Knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong grasp of financial and accounting fundamentals.
• High analytical acumen and sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent coordination, negotiation, and follow-up capabilities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking under deadlines while maintaining strict confidentiality.

 Interested candidate forward updated resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com