MasterCard Foundation Head of Finance and Accounting Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

MasterCard Foundation Head of Finance and Accounting Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. Mastercard Foundation Nigeria programme looking for “Head of Finance and Accounting”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 7 September 2021.

MasterCard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

MasterCard Foundation Head of Finance and Accounting Jobs 2021

The Mastercard Foundation has published a job vacancy announcement on 26 August 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Head of Finance and Accounting to be based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Recruiter	MasterCard Foundation
Position	Head of Finance and Accounting
Location	Lagos, Nigeria
Country	Nigeria
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	University degree
Experience Required	At least 13-15 years
Application Deadline	7 September 2021

MasterCard Foundation Job Vacancy 2021

Job Purpose: The head of finance and accounting will be the primary business partner for the Country Head, Providing Financial leadership and stewardship for all Finance and Accounting operations within the country. The role is responsible for financial management of all programs undertaken within the country. This role provides direction to local finance and accounting teams to effectively manage the foundation’s financial matters, building the accounting, finance, and operations infrastructure in Country as part of a multi-year growth strategy.

Ways You Can Contribute:

• Responsible for the management of the full cycle of Finance program partner contracts, i.e., Expression of Interest (EOI), proposal, contract approval, conduct due diligence, budget reviews, program execution and monitoring, financial reviews, and program completion for all programs within country scope.
• Guide and train external program partners on all financial aspects of contract execution, including budgeting and reporting, due diligence, financial controls, and Canadian regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial expertise and advice internally to the Foundation’s Programs team on the development and implementation of comprehensive programming strategies.
• Provide ad-hoc data and support for learning and evaluation activities, including analysis of program outputs and value-for-money.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial documentation and data, and report on contract commitments, disbursements, spend and cash flow projections.
• Ensure the managements grants systems and project financial trackers are updated in a timely & Accurate manner with the correct financial information for each program.

Qualification and Experience:

• University degree in accounting or a related field. MBA an asset.
• At least 13-15 years in progressively senior financial roles within large and/or global organizations, with at least 10 years in a management capacity (Previous Finance Leadership experience).
• Experience sitting at the leadership table of a country or regional organization.
• Experience interfacing and operating with senior executives in public, government, and private sectors.
• Experience building capabilities and capacity of accounting and operations teams in high growth organizations.
• Management & Financial Reporting including Financial Forecasting & Budgeting.
• Demonstrated people management and leadership capabilities in a fast-growing organization.
• Ability to assess risks and exercise judgment in making important decisions (Risk Management & Internal Controls Management).
• Senior Partner management abilities: ability to influence senior executives internally and externally and manage the pressure of work.
• Ability to lead through complexity; lead enormous work volume, manage organizational risks, and recommend appropriate decisions.
• Demonstrated initiative and drive towards innovative problem solving.
• Honed business partnership skills with Impeccable integrity.
• Ability to assess risks and exercise judgment in making important decisions.
• Ability to challenge and provide feedback in a constructive manner with the goal of improving efficiency and operational excellence.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.

Other Details

• Contract Type: Full Time
• Selection Process: Interview
• Salary: negotiable
• Application Process: Online

How to Apply MasterCard Foundation Head of Finance and Accounting Jobs 2021

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to this link Click Here

The Closing Date: 7 September 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars	Details Link
Job Advertisement	Download
Official Website	mastercardfdn.org
Related Jobs	Nigeria NGO Forum Jobs 2021
More NGO Jobs	Latest NGO Job Vacancy