ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people.

The vision of Open Society-Africa is to build a globally respected, vibrant, and integrated Africa, characterized by democratic governance, sustainable development, and economic systems that deliver more just, inclusive, and accountable outcomes with and for the people and the environment in Africa.

In pursuit of this vision, Open Society-Africa’s mission is to deepen people-generated democracy, accountable governance, and inclusive development in Africa through strategic and participatory grantmaking and by strengthening gender justice.

JOB PURPOSE

The Finance Analyst is an individual contributor role that tracks and analyzes financial performance against the financial plans, including analyzing organizational performance and market conditions to create finance forecasts, and supports managers to make tactical decisions by providing reports.

The Finance Analyst provides analytical forecasting, reporting and project support to the Finance Manager and other managers.

As a Finance Analyst at Open Society-Africa, you will be responsible for:

• Processing payments of the grant and non-grant payment requests.
• Perform analysis of the accounts, follow-up on Payables and Receivables.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Budget management.
• Review of Finance grant reports.
• Review travel advance reports.
• Help in the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with specific provisions (statute, regulation, internal procedures) as applicable.
• Financial Management, Analysis and Control.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Assessment, Compliance, Financial Accounting, Reporting, Risk Management, and Taxation.

INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCIES

Advancing Diversity and Inclusion, Expertise, Leading Change, Managing Time and Money, Strategic Thinking, Working Well with OSF Colleagues, and Working Well with Others.

EDUCATION

University or equivalent, additional professional qualification in Finance and Accounting.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years’ relevant work experience in a subject area or a specialized field.

If this sounds like the position you have been looking for, please submit your cover letter and CV via Formstack. We look forward to learning more about you.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive a response. Open Society-Africa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.