Actionaid / Senegal is seeking a Head of Finance

Actionaid / Senegal is seeking aH ead of Finance

Position : Head of Finance

Contract period : Permanent

Salary : 23.955.552 XOF Gross per year

National Terms and Conditions of Employment will apply

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Integrity as Head of Finance. The Head of Finance is a member of the Senior Management Team of ActionAid International Senegal reporting to the Country Director and is technically supported by International Secretariat Finance team. This post involves a full range of financial oversight and general mana­gement functions.

The purpose of the position is to ensure the financial, mana­gement and legal integrity of AAI Senegal within the legal fra­mework of policies and procedures established internationally and to ensure that the requirements of local and international law are adhered to and complied with. The position is also res­ponsible to provide strategic direction to AAI Senegal; to help ensure all of AAI Senegal overall strategic objectives are met; and ensure the continual improvement of monitoring, control and expenditure of partner NGOs of funds given by AAI Sene­gal.

The successful candidate will have, a Bachelors degree of Com­merce in Accounting & finance, an MBA in Finance will be an added advantage or membership of a professional accoun­tancy body.; work experience with an NGO would be of added advantage; a minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience in a reputable organization with a mini­mum of three (3) years post qualification in a senior manage­ment position;

Work experience with an NGO would be of added advantage; very strong experience in financial management and accoun­ting practices at a senior management level; proven expe­rience in implementing financial and administrative control systems; excellent team building and leadership skills, inter­personal and communication skills, high degree of maturity and sense of judgment are also essential; proven experience in running donor funded projects; sound practical knowledge of spreadsheets, knowledge of one Information Technology accounting systems is a must and knowledge of SUN system is an advantage; practical understanding of development programming chal­lenges and appreciation of the financial support requirement; willing and has skills to develop capacity of ActionAid Interna­tional Senegal staff in sound financial management practices.

To apply, submit your detailed curriculum vitae with a moti­vation letter in English to info.senegal@actionaid.org Closing date: April 20th 2016.

While we value all applications, we can only respond to short listed candidates. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.