Xavier Institute of Business

Tuesday 17 December 2013

Finance Manager myAgro Mali, Senegal


About the Organization: 
myAgro is a social enterprise/nonprofit in West Africa, established in 2011. It uses a mobile technology platform to provide access to fertilizer and seed packages on layaway, technical training, market access to premium buyers, and access to asset loans for appropriate small-scale farm equipment to small scale farmers in West Africa.
About the Job: 
myAgro is seeking a Finance Manager. S/he will play a key role in integrating and executing financial systems, processes as well as operational strategies, priorities, and goals. S/he will work in close coordination with the programmatic leadership to ensure the successful execution of financial systems and daily operations at myAgro in Mali and Senegal.
Tasks and Responsibilities: 
  • Work with the CEO, executive team, and in-country finance teams to ensure proper financial and planning cycles, including creation and adherence to the organization's annual budget, mid-year reconciliation, and effective cash flow management processes;
  • Complete monthly and quarterly reports and analysis for all levels in-country accounting team, company-wide financial reports;
  • Responsible for executing internal audits and ensuring adherence to financial policies;
  • Complete monthly payroll process and ensure adherence to HR policies in each country;
  • Support the director of operations, organization-wide financial, operational, and HR system strengthening and execution;
  • Conduct and communicate financial analyses on core elements of the organization, including, but not limited to the program model and strategic plan;
  • Improve and execute sound operational and financial systems and provide oversight of daily activities;
  • Liaise with the development manager and CEO to ensure smooth communication between the development and the operations teams;
  • Work and assist on special initiatives and projects.
Qualifications: 
  • At least a Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, and/or Management;
  • CPA or equivalent preferred;
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supporting financial systems and HR;
  • Proficiency with accounting software (particularly QuickBooks);
  • Strong experience in spreadsheets and budget development across multiple departments/programs/projects;
  • Entrepreneurial, independent, and comfortable moving forward in new areas;
  • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds;
  • Oral and written fluency in French and English.
Closing Date: 31 Dec 2013
How to Apply:
Apply Online
Covering letter should answer following questions:
What is the most entrepreneurial thing you have done?
Why you did it?
What was the outcome?
What lessons did you learn from it?
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Contact:
Ryan Anderson
ryan@myagro.org
Rue 14, Porte 78
Fasu Kanu
Bamako
Mali
Telephone: 223 7772 8888

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