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31 Mar 2022

Manager / Chief of Staff, Office of the CFO at One Acre Fund

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Job Description


One Acre Fund Nigeria – Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager / Chief of Staff, Office of the CFO

Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • The Finance Division at One Acre Fund is intimately involved in helping set strategy for the whole organization, while also supporting our programs with outstanding tactical execution of finance to support smooth operations and growth.
  • We are looking for a Manager / Chief of Staff, Office of the CFO who is capable of thinking strategically, developing other team members, and getting tactical work accomplished.
  • You will report directly to the CFO and work with a finance team of 65+.

Responsibilities
CFO Support:

  • You will support the CFO in setting the finance strategy and in daily operations
  • You will help communicate important decisions across the finance division to promote transparency, inclusion and monitor progress against the same
  • You will implement finance top priorities and any other responsibilities as seen fit by the CFO
  • You will communicate and engage organization-wide stakeholders, to support successful execution of whole organization strategy – achieving greater impact, more cost-effectively
  • You will represent the CFO in meetings

Finance Leadership Support:

  • You will provide targeted support for the Division’s hiring, onboarding, development and retention of excellent talent
  • You will help align and accomplish on expected outcomes within the Finance Division
  • Project Execution
  • You will lead strategic projects that are important to our organization but do not have a natural home within the Finance departments or teams
  • You will be well versed in finance matters and handle inquiries and develop action plans to address them

Career Growth and Development:

  • We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people.
  • You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
  • We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance & related fields (CPA, ACCA, Economics, Business Management,CFA etc)
  • 7+ years of experience in finance, business management or advisory role
  • A sound understanding of Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax Compliance and other essential Finance responsibilities
  • Experience planning and leading strategic projects
  • Project management and reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental coordination and communication
  • Familiarity with data analysis
  • Experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
  • Strong people management skills and demonstrated ability to hire, develop and retain top talent
  • Excellent written and spoken English

Preferred Start Date:

  • As oon as possible

Benefits

  • Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility:

  • One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role.
  • However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Other Information:

  • As part of the Rwandan government Covid-19 prevention measures, citizens and Rwandan residents must be fully vaccinated in order to access public places and different services including work-related activities (e.g. physical conferences and meetings).

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2022.






Method of Application

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Note
  • One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process.
  • Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address.
  • Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]),but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
  • We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.




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