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Job Description
A Program Finance Manager responsible for overseeing financial management, compliance, and reporting for a five-year, donor-funded program supporting early-stage social enterprises in Africa's green economy. The role involves managing grants, ensuring donor and regulatory compliance, and collaborating with global teams to steward resources effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee financial management, compliance, and reporting for donor-funded programs
- Manage grants, including contracting, budgeting, and reporting processes
- Ensure adherence to donor, Canadian charity regulations, and organizational policies
- Monitor grant disbursements, expenditures, and forecasts to align with donor requirements
- Prepare financial reports for donors and management, including variance analyses and funding utilization
- Coordinate and support audits and compliance documentation
- Collaborate with global and regional finance teams on grants and financial planning
- Develop and improve financial systems, tools, and processes for grant management and reporting
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in program finance, grants finance, or related roles in the nonprofit, international development, or philanthropic sector.
- Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable receivable principles, including but not limited to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Strong understanding of donor funding mechanisms such as foundations, institutional donors, and government grants.
- Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and donor financial reports.
- Knowledge of Canadian charity finance and CRA compliance is an asset.
- Proficiency with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or equivalent.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively across cultures and time zones.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to evolving priorities.
- Experience learning new systems.
- Self-reflective and aligned with Acumen’s values.
Benefits & Perks
Hybrid work model with 2-3 days in the office
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