About the Organization:
HOPE International is a network of MFIs operating in 16 countries around the world. It works to empower men, women, and families to break the cycles poverty through the provision of loans, savings services, basic business training and mentoring. In its network, HOPE includes traditional microfinance programs, microfinance plus programs, savings-led microfinance programs, and small and medium enterprise development programs.
About the Job:
HOPE International is looking for a Team Leader – Financial Planning and Analysis (FP and A). S/he will provide leadership and guidance to HOPE’s FP and A team, spearheading key financial processes such as HOPE’s quarterly forecast process, annual budgeting process, development and implementation of strategic plan, and regular monthly reporting and analysis. S/he will be responsible for providing relevant, timely, and accurate financial reporting and analysis in order to ensure a strong foundation for decision making at all levels of the organization.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the strategic planning and annual budget processes for all domestic entities, effectively coordinating departmental inputs;
- Develop and manage the quarterly reforecast process for all domestic entities;
- Coordinate with director of development and director of advancement to create annual revenue forecast by month, donor designation and restriction, and review progress toward goals on a monthly basis;
- Manage monthly reporting, beginning with the production of the fundraising needs report and concluding with the production of the organizational dashboard, monthly management discussion and analysis, and various other regular reports;
- Provide guidance to finance team and others on proper functional allocation of expenses;
- Ensure proper yearend reporting, including final reporting of use of donor funds, variance analysis for budget, and final year end presentation on performance to executive team;
- Support manager of external reporting in developing financial section of annual report;
- Provide relevant training to new employees on FP and A related reports and topics, per requirements of new employee orientation program;
- Provide support to CFO in preparing financial information and updates for board meetings and all staff presentations;
- Ensure ever increasing efficiency and relevance of FP and A activities, working proactively to improve systems, processes, and information;
- Develop a system for implementation and tracking of progress for HOPE’s strategic plan using balanced scorecard.
Qualifications:
- BS in Accounting or Finance or minimum of 18 credits in Accounting;
- Minimum 4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis including budget development, variance analysis, financial modeling, and cash flow forecasting;
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, intermediate skills in Microsoft Powerpoint, VisualBasic experience preferred;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to effectively communicate at all levels of an organization;
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate financial data;
- Experience in project management and in coordinating various individuals to achieve a common purpose.
Closing Date: 30 Sep 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to
jobs@hopeinternational.org
