RECRUITMENT ADVERT: HEAD OF FINANCE AND RESOURCES / WEST AFRICA
BURKINA FASO & GHANA
MAIN TASKS
| JOB TITLE | Head of Finance & Resources (West Africa)
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| REPORTING TO | Regional Director of West Africa with matrix management to Director Finance and Resources [UK] (DFR). |
| DIRECT REPORTS | Finance & Resources Officers, Administration & Human resources Officer
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RESPONSIBLE FOR |
Responsible for the smooth running of Tree Aid WA’s financial system.
Support to project finance and relationship to donor finance teams, and resources (including Administration & human resources) across West Africa. |
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KEY RELATIONSHIPS |
Head of programme Implementation, Head of programme Design, Compliance Officer , Country Finance Managers ,country Directors ,
Head of finance &Resource [UK], Finance Manager (Projects) [UK], Head of Programme Manager [UK], Head of Compliance, Risk & Culture [UK]. |
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OBJECTIVES |
Participate in and support the strategic development of TREE AID West Africa (TAWA).
Lead Control of and responsibility for all internal TAWA financial and resourcing issues; leading the finance and resources teams across TAWA region. Provide any advice to support the decision-making support, analysis and advice to other teams in financial management. Support the delivery of strong programme and project outcomes through effective project and partner financial management. Ensure that TAWA meets all legal and regulatory requirements and operates in accordance with its internal policies and procedures. Support the development and management of programme and project budget.
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| LOCATION | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso with regular visits to TREE AID locations throughout West Africa and occasional visits to the UK and other regions |
| TYPE OF CONTRACT | Consultant for six months to one year contract, subject to individual performance and availability of funding. |
- Leadership and Strategic Direction
- Finance Management
- Project Finance Management
- Administration & Human resources (HR)
- Health & Safety
- IT and Resource Management
- Other
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
| Required | Desirable |
| Experience
· At least 10 years’ experience in financial management and accounting, with at least 5 years’ experience in an NGO or rural development organisation · Proven experience in team management and development · Experience in producing NGO financial statements · Experience in planning, budgeting and reforecasting · Experience in implementing internal control procedures, and in internal and external audits. |
· Experience in payroll management
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| Qualifications
· University master’s degree or Masters 2 in Management, Finance & Accounting (BAC+5 at least) · Professional qualification in finance and accounting |
· Professional training in accounting, tax and other areas related to NGOs. |
Closing date: June 15th 2025 at 4 PM GMT
The full job description and individual specifications can be downloaded from www.treeaid.org by clicking on the links below:
– Job description and person specifications
Our approach to recruitment:
We recruit openly and transparently and employ people according to their ability to assume the position for which they are recruited. We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment because of disability, gender, race, religion or creed, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status or family responsibilities outside of work hours.
We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates.
Tree Aid is committed to protecting individuals within its programs from exploitation and abuse and is a signatory to the “Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.” The incumbent of the position will be required to sign the Tree Aid Safeguard Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies