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New Job Application At Mastercard Foundation

Priscilla Fuachie

A fresh job vacancy is open at Mastercard Foundation. The company is looking for a Country Finance Lead.

Ways You Can Contribute:

Manage the full cycle of Finance program partner contracts, i.e., Expression of Interest (EOI), proposal, contract approval, conduct due diligence, budget reviews, program execution and monitoring, and program completion.
Guide and train external program partners on all financial aspects of contract execution, including budgeting and reporting, due diligence, financial controls, and Canadian regulatory requirements.
Provide financial expertise and advice internally to the Foundation’s Programs team on the development and implementation of comprehensive programming strategies.
Provide ad-hoc data and support for learning and evaluation activities, including analysis of program outputs and value-for-money.
Maintain accurate and timely financial documentation and data, and report on contract commitments, disbursements, and cash flow projections.
Ensure the managements grants systems is updated in a timely & Accurate manner with the correct financial information for each program.
Ongoing monitoring program financial performance post kick off (Deliver phase) to ensure foundation resources are deployed as envisaged and there are sufficient funding & financials controls in place to support the delivery expected program outcomes.
Ensure there are adequate business controls with the programs to ensure the safeguarding of the foundation’s assets.
Accountable for compliance with local and international financial regulations and requirements, e.g., Canada Revenue Agency standards, anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism laws, etc.
Provide periodic reporting on partner finance matters as determined by the partner contracts and ensure follow-up actions’ items are closed as required.
Troubleshooting and management of financial issues that arise during program implementation.

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Who You Are:

A Bachelor’s degree and a recognized accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICA, CMA, or any other CA qualification is required.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial roles within large and/or global organizations. Experience in a not-for-profit organization is a plus but not mandatory.
Financials Reporting & Analysis experience including Budgeting, Financial Forecasting.
Able to generate Routine Accounting Records and Financial Reports plus determine and apply correct accounting treatments.
Working knowledge of Financial Internal Controls Management.
Strong Analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Project Management Competence.
Problem solving skills and good influencing skills.
Able to Identify & Mitigate Operational, Financial and Business Risks.
Results driven and self-disciplined, with a strong sense of team and common purpose to achieve ambitious goals.
Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
Able to formulate and develop a new or creative approach to a problem.
Fluent in English, French is an added advantage.
Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.