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  • Posted: Jul 2, 2019
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Ten Senses Africa (TSA) is a company that is dedicated to organic, fair trade and ethical business practices. To develop a sustainable Social Enterprise that manages a value chain for Fair Trade products (nuts) from East Africa. Thus, improving the livelihoods of 1 million small holder farmers in the next 10 years in a way that builds a stronger Africa. ...
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    Chief Financial Officer

    About the Role

    The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a critical role in developing and implementing the national strategy for Ten Senses. As a member of the senior leadership team, the CFO will assist with financial planning and economic modelling and will act as an advisor to the Managing Director.  S/he will be responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization, in collaboration with the board of directors and the finance, audit, and investment committees of the board.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide critical financial and operational information to the Managing Director
    • Work with Management and the Board of Directors in establishing yearly objectives and annual meetings, including decisions for engaging outside consultants for annual audits
    • Oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan
    • Participate with senior management in developing financial organizational strategies
    • Evaluate production productivity and quality in order to resolve problems and implement change
    • Identify acquisition and expansion prospects
    • Forecast capital, facility and staff requirements
    • Oversee compliance for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulatory requirements and Office of Management and Budget audit requirements
    • Establish specialized financial IT systems in line with the organization's needs
    • Manage and develop cash flow, forecasting and projections that meet operational needs
    • Oversee the organizations’ budgeting implementation and progress
    • Monitor and manage the organization's endowment and financial performance
    • Identify investment opportunities and manage relationships with the investment  & grant community
    • Remain current with regulatory changes and participation with professional financial organizations
    • Build, mentor and train an effective and dynamic team
    • Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of the direct span of control


    Desired Candidate Profile

    Does this sound like you?

    • A minimum of a BS; MBA preferred; CPA/ ACCA or equivalent is important
    • You have at least 5-10 years of broad finance experience (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting)
    • You have a background in agriculture, exports or manufacturing
    • You are great at gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership
    • You are a hands-on manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
    • You are mature and proactive, with evidence of having worked as a true business partner to the MD of a multi-divisional organization
    • You have strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model
    • You have a deep understanding of and experience with Office of Management and Budget audits
    • You have experience successfully partnering with IT staff to manage critical financial management systems
    • You are an effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information
    • You have a collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
    • You are creative, with experience funding activities in ways that both cover costs and generate operating margins

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Ten Senses Africa (TSA) on www.linkedin.com to apply

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