{"id":30816,"date":"2018-06-15T12:21:57","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T12:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=30816"},"modified":"2018-06-15T12:21:57","modified_gmt":"2018-06-15T12:21:57","slug":"mbc-africa-vacancies-2018-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/mbc-africa-vacancies-2018-2.html","title":{"rendered":"MBC Africa Vacancies 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MBC Africa provides an enabling environment for agribusinesses in Africa by integrating the business services they need to grow onto one single platform. MBC Africa\u2019s role is to identify, nurture and develop a critical mass of viable growth-oriented agribusinesses as a pipeline for sustainable and impactful investment in selected African economies. We aim to enhance the knowledge, skill, and performance of agribusiness entrepreneurs and managers through innovative training, consulting and mentoring services. MBC Africa also aims to support youth to seize the vast opportunities in the agricultural sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: Chief Financial Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization. The CFO supervises the finance unit and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. The CFO reports to the Executive Director and directly assists on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.<\/p>\n<p>The position is accountable for the administrative, financial and risk management operations of MBC Africa, including the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve MBC Africa assets and reporting accurate financial results.<\/p>\n<p>Your Mission<\/p>\n<p>1. Plan, coordinate, monitor and control accounting and financial management of MBC Africa.<\/p>\n<p>2. Define and coordinate HR policies and personnel productivity.<\/p>\n<p>3. Plan and coordinate MBC Africa\u2019s product plans<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coordination of financial management and accounting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Conduct regular analysis of the evolution of MBC Africa\u2019s accounts and report to the management<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Develop a weekly cash flow cash budget for better forecasting and coordination of inputs and outflows<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Check and validate the various financial and accounting operations (Regulation bill, expenses, purchases, sales, and wages) of MBC Africa in an effort to reduce costs and optimize profitability of MBC Africa<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Ensure optimal use and cost lines of credit provision by banks and report to management.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Prepare and negotiate the financing of MBC Africa with its various partners in collaboration with management.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Produce regular reports and analysis reports to reduce the cost burden of MBC Africa and ensure the profitability of investments<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Supervises Country Financial Officers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning, monitoring and control of operations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Validate and coordinate monthly plans of the various operations within MBC Africa<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Provide financial analysis of MBC Africa\u2019s operations to avoid waste and abuse in the transactions<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Conduct regular adjustments to ensure smooth and efficient operations<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To achieve the desired results, the Chief Financial Officer will be expected to do the following:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans<\/li>\n<li>Work with the Executive Director on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships on country and regional levels, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.<\/li>\n<li>Manage the capital request and budgeting processes<\/li>\n<li>Develop performance measures that support MBC Africa\u2019s strategic direction<\/li>\n<li>Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization\u2019s mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team<\/li>\n<li>Manage the accounting, investor relations, legal, tax, and treasury functions<\/li>\n<li>Oversee the financial operations of MBC Africa offices<\/li>\n<li>Implement operational best practices<\/li>\n<li>Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts and advise the Executive Team<\/li>\n<li>Provide the Executive Director with an operating budget. Work with the Executive Director to ensure success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and programme requirements. This includes: 1) interpreting legislative and programme rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all country and regional guidelines, 2) ensuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel, and 3) monitoring compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization\u2019s needs<\/li>\n<li>Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable<\/li>\n<li>Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Financial Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee the issuance of financial information<\/li>\n<li>Report financial results to the Board of Directors<\/li>\n<li>Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue\/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, development and monitoring of organizational and contract\/grant budgets.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Risk Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand and mitigate key elements of MBC Africa\u2019s risk profile<\/li>\n<li>Construct and monitor reliable control systems<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that MBC Africa complies with all legal and regulatory requirements<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies<\/li>\n<li>Report risk issues to the Board of Directors<\/li>\n<li>Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations<\/li>\n<li>Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all purchases may pass audits<\/li>\n<li>Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization. Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with GAAP and other required supplementary schedules and information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts<\/li>\n<li>Arrange for debt and equity financing<\/li>\n<li>Invest funds<\/li>\n<li>Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist the Executive Director in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery<\/li>\n<li>Represent MBC Africa on AfricSeed VC Fund Investment Committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Documents to elaborate and submit to Executive Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Yearly projections and reports<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Weekly cash-flow plans<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Weekly accounts statements<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Commented monthly financial statements (tables and graphics)<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Monthly statement of recoveries and receivables<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Monthly debt payments statements<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Comparative monthly report (forecast \/ production, evolution of income and expenses)<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Bank Reconciliation<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Analytical and financial report on production<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Personnel expenses payments statements<\/p>\n<p class=\"how-to-apply\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Send applications to\u00a0<strong>rosemary@mbcafrica.org<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MBC Africa provides an enabling environment for agribusinesses in Africa by integrating the business services they need to grow onto one single platform. 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