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Join Educate as the CFO/Global Director of Finance and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Africa's youth and education.
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Organisation Summary
Educate! is a vibrant organization focused on affecting significant change in the African educational sector, with a particular interest in yielding youth employment solutions across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Our work, dedicated to enabling young people to succeed in the current economy, has touched over 500,000 lives through our groundbreaking programs. Our team incorporates over 300 African staff members and 300 volunteer youth mentors, ensuring an exciting, satisfying, and growth-focused workplace.
Role Summary
- Oversee the financial health of the organization.
- Undertake strategic financial planning and management.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Lead financial reporting initiatives.
- Provide support for our impact objectives via proficient financial oversight and strategic analysis.
Role Requirements
- 6-10 years of leadership experience.
- Strong background in financial operations and systems management.
- Solid understanding of strategic financial management and system oversight.
- Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively within global teams.
Application Process Details
- This role is open to African candidates and exceptional candidates from outside East Africa. Remote work option for candidates outside East Africa, substantial travel required.
- All candidates must undergo child and youth safety screening.
- Successful candidates will need to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Who We Are!
Educate! is a dynamic organization dedicated to transforming the educational landscape in Africa, particularly focusing on youth employment solutions in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. With a mission to prepare youth to learn, earn, and thrive in today's economy, we have impacted over 500,000 individuals through our innovative programs. Our team comprises over 300 African staff and 300 volunteer youth mentors, and we pride ourselves on creating an engaging, fulfilling, and growth-oriented work environment.
The Role
As the CFO/Global Director of Finance at Educate!, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial health of the organization. Reporting directly to the CEO, your responsibilities will include strategic financial planning, managing financial systems, ensuring compliance, and leading our financial reporting initiatives. This position is pivotal in supporting our ambitious impact objectives through effective financial oversight and strategic analysis.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of strategic leadership experience, with a strong background in financial operations and systems management. While specific finance leadership experience is not mandatory, a solid understanding of strategic financial management and system oversight is essential. We are looking for a candidate who is a strategic problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively with global teams.
Benefits
Educate! offers a competitive salary aligned with local standards in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Rwanda. Benefits include medical and travel insurance, flexible work hours, hybrid work options, paid leave, and office closure over the December holidays. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Additional Information
This role is open to African candidates and exceptional candidates from outside East Africa. For candidates outside East Africa, the role will be remote with substantial travel required. All candidates must undergo screening for child and youth safety, and successful candidates will need to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
