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The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training, research and outreach in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable Africa's brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa's future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. The first AIMS centre opened in Cape Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon and Tanzania. The goal of the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) is to build a pan-African network of 15 centres of excellence across the continent by 2023.
Each AIMS centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia, governance and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment. The 6th Centre of Excellence – AIMS Rwanda - is slated to open August 2016.
If you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to affect change, consider this new opportunity as our…
Regional Finance Manager West & East Africa
In this start up role, you will be responsible to establish and maintain effective and efficient financial and administrative management of the AIMS Centre operations in West & East Africa, safeguarding and deploying its financial and administrative resources in accordance with AIMS policies, procedures and guidelines. Additionally, you will be counted on to lend your expertise as a key resource in support of network-wide financial requirements and initiatives.
Your hands-on experience includes day-to-day accounting, financial and cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, grants management, payroll, preparation of financial statements, financial reports and regulatory reporting requirements. Additionally, you will be ready to take a lead role on all administrative aspects including purchasing, facilities management, records retention and the like to ensure smooth operations within the office environment.
You are self-directed with solid organizational skills to meet sensitive timelines; you pay close attention to the details to ensure the accuracy of your work; your exceptional interpersonal abilities will stand you in good stead to work collaboratively with a diverse team across multiple geographical boundaries, and your approachable style enables you to build and sustain effective internal and external relations.
This is a 2 year, full-time contract opportunity and based at the AIMS Centre in Accra, Ghana.
Do you have what we need?
- A university degree in finance or business administration
- An accounting designation achieved or approaching completion (CPA/CGA/CMA/CA)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
- Exceptional proficiency with ACCPAC and MS Excel; self-sufficient with MS Word
- Hands-on experience with regulatory requirements, with particular knowledge of non-profit nuances
- Bilingual (English/French) with the ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing in both official languages
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to build and manage a variety of internal and external relationships, including relationships with donors, within a multi-cultural organization
- Experience handling multi-currency transactions
- Self-directed with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines
- Flexible to adapt to an evolving environment
- Experience working within a not-for profit environment (international NGO, academic institution, research centre…etc.) an asset
- Valid passport
HOW TO APPLY:
Are you ready to be a part of the transformation?
Submit your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a detailed CV to:careers@nexteinstein.org (Please quote “Regional Manager Finance, West & East Africa” in the subject line). Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2016.
Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission, kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
AIMS-NEI is an equal opportunity employer.
