Experience: 3–7 Years
Industry Preference: Foundation, NGO, or CSR
Professional Summary We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Executive of Finance & Accounts to ensure the seamless continuity of our foundation's financial operations. This mid-level role is critical for maintaining accurate and timely financial records, managing reconciliations, monitoring budgets, and tracking project-based expenditures. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will operate independently across major accounting responsibilities, provide reliable financial analysis (including Budget vs. Actual and MIS reporting), and coordinate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and operational units.
Core Competencies & Technical Skills
Accounting & Software: Strong accounting fundamentals, working knowledge of Tally ERP 9 / Tally, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Budget monitoring, Budget vs. Actual analysis, ROPE/MIS preparation, and management reporting.
Reconciliation & Procurement: Bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations; vendor reconciliation; procurement quotation comparisons; and invoice verification.
Project Tracking: Contribution tracking, payment follow-ups, and cost-per-beneficiary/impact analysis for ongoing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate accounting records, vouchers, petty cash, bank transactions, and ledger reconciliations.
Monitor budgets, prepare Budget vs. Actual reports, and closely track project expenses (including medical, hospital, education, and other CSR projects).
Track contributions, payments, and outstanding balances, ensuring timely follow-ups and resolution.
Review payment requests, invoices, quotations, and supporting documents prior to processing.
Support procurement operations through quotation comparisons, budget checks, and vendor reconciliations.
Prepare regular ROPE/MIS, management reports, and required financial schedules.
Take ownership of monthly financial closings and fully support internal and external audit requirements.
Maintain highly organized and proper financial records, documentation, and filing systems.
Coordinate continuously with Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations, project teams, and external vendors.
Education & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com), Master’s in Commerce (M.Com), or CA Inter.
Language Skills: Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of Swahili is a strong advantage.
Experience: 3 to 7 years in finance and accounting. Prior experience within a Foundation, NGO, or CSR environment is highly preferred. Experience working in the DRC or the broader African region is highly advantageous.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
Honest, hardworking, and highly responsible with an ethical mindset regarding confidentiality.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently manage routine processes.
Highly analytical, organized, and detail-oriented.
Adaptable multi-tasker capable of working smoothly with various departments and local stakeholders.
Comfortable working full-time from the Lubumbashi office to handle on-site requirements such as physical document verification, cash handling, and active team coordination.
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