Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

No Expatriate Benefits

Role Specification

We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager with a passion for improving Financial Performance throughout the organization. Reporting to the International Head of Financial Performance, the Financial Performance Manager is responsible for the support of the global finance community to promote sound financial performance and compliance with financial policies, processes and standards whilst promoting the sharing of best practice.

Candidates must have the ability to think strategically and influence others to contribute positively to the team. Knowledge or experience of the NGO or other development sectors would be beneficial.

Key responsibility areas include, but are not limited to:

Coordinate the ongoing development of the AAI Financial Management Framework (FMF)
Develop, coordinate, set and monitor financial policies, processes and standards
Support to Regional Finance Management
Training and Capacity Building
AAI Member development together with the Governance Unit
Develop guidance and tools to promote optimal use of resources
Compile and analyze Key Performance Indicators as well as tools for finance participation in ALPS.
Donor reporting
Support the implementation of the Global Finance Strategic Plan and review progress
Proactively work with the International Head of Financial Performance
Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a Professional Accounting qualification with at least 3 years post qualification experience, 1 year of which should be in a senior management position. This will be coupled with:

Strong financial expertise and familiarity in management and accounting practices at a senior management level.
Ability to think strategically, to prioritise competing demands, to influence a peer group
Able to demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills. Fluent spoken and written English
Experience of working in an international environment
Commitment to ActionAid’s vision, mission, values and way of working
Ability to cope with considerable travel demands – up to 10 weeks per year
Ability to manage relationships at all levels and hold individuals to account.
Strong influencing skills – able to positively build peer working relationships and be effective without having to rely on authority.
Knowledge and/or experience of the Not for Profit, NGO and/or development sectors
Strong financial management experience.
Good understanding of financial analysis and performance
Training skills
Application Procedures:

Applications should be sent with your CV, cover/motivation letter and two names of your nominated referees to: [email protected] by no later than the 04th August 2011.Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the Subject Line of your message.

Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merit, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

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