Finance, Grants and Operations Manager at Union for African Population Studies

The Finance, Grants and Operations Manager will:

• Supervise all grant management and reporting on grant performance.
• Manage financial and technical processes to ensure best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses and ensuring timely preparation of donor financial reports.
• Manage all accounting and banking functions for the organization and track budgets both for internal purposes and reporting to donors.
• Review and consolidate monthly financial reports to ensure accuracy and to provide regular feedback as well as for distribution to the UAPS Council.
• Confirm availability of funds for all requests for payment or charges to grants.
• Prepare quarterly reports, projections and any other required donor submissions.
• Prepare a consolidated annual fiscal report.
• Organize and prepare the required documents for annual external audits.
• Prepare and revise finance and operation guidelines to adhere to requirements.
• Oversee the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of UAPS.
• Develop business growth plans, including financial targets, and ongoing performance and evaluation.
• Respond to any other request as required.

Academic Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in finance, or other relevant fields.
• Professional qualification in Accounting will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ working experience in the management of programs funded by international donors.
• In-depth knowledge of financial management rules and regulations, including International Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Demonstrated capacity and prior experience in managing the personnel, administrative and logistical functions of programs and projects.
• Excellent analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
• Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports.
• Demonstrated capacity and prior experience in supervising others as a coach/mentor to train and develop their skills, including financial and management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the French language will be an added advantage.