Financial Controller at Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)

Job Reference FC 01/2018

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer of AGRA, the Financial Controller is responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and planning, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, treasury management, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.
Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Cost Allocation, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition;
• Support the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances;
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting;
• Coordinate preparation for all audits;
• Lead on technical accounting issues for compliance;
• Lead month-end and year-end close process;
• Manage AGRA’s treasury and cash flows and support in management of investments;
• Ensure quality control and value for money on financial transactions;
• Manage and comply with local, state, and government reporting requirements and tax filings in all countries with AGRA presence;
• Effective management and utilization of all financial systems;
• Ensure risks associated with financial processes are identified, assessed and mitigated;
• Ensure timely resolution of audit issues;
• Supervise and coach the accounting team and Regional Finance & Administration Officers; establishes and coordinates work plans for the team;
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are clean, accurate and are cleared in a timely manner as per AGRA procedures; and
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Proven relevant working experience as a senior finance professional with solid management experience in challenging financial environment;
• 10+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience;
• Advanced degree in Accounting;
• CPA (K) essential;
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures;
• Experience with creating financial statements;
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process;
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills; and
• Strong people management skills.
• An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the successful candidate.