Finance Manager
Are you a seasoned finance professional with expertise in the charity sector and a passion for impact? CAMFED seeks an experienced Finance Manager to join its Finance team. Apply Now!
Job Title: Finance Manager
Reporting to: Director of Finance
Location: Ontario, Canada
Salary: CAD 90,000
Contract: Permanent - Full time
Please note we will only be accepting applications from candidates with the Right To Work Ontario, Canada.
Principal Accountability
As a key member of the Canada finance team, the Finance Manager is part of the global finance team working across 5 countries in Africa, the USA, UK and Australia with responsibility for financial planning, management accounting, analysis and reporting.
Who we are
CAMFED Canada became a Canadian charity in 2017 and is a member of the global CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) Consortium which was founded in 1993. CAMFED has already supported 6.5 million children to go to school across Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi and Ghana, including 1.8 million girls at secondary school level. We’ve developed a proven solution that helps girls to thrive in school and equips them with the skills and community support they need to succeed. Now we’re on a mission to support millions more vulnerable girls in rural Africa to thrive and succeed in secondary school and gain the skills they need to transition to work and leadership. Small but powerful, the CAMFED Canada team challenges all of its members to stretch themselves and work out of the box to contribute to this meaningful work.
Specific Accountabilities:
Finance and Accounting
Manage the Canada day-to-day finance function, including review of transactions, record-keeping, payment runs, and banking
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packs, including but not limited to income and expenditure trackers, consolidated balance sheets, and cash flow trackers for the Director of Finance’s review
Manage the month-end closing with support from the Global Finance Teams for the preparation of consolidated accounts for CAMFED Canada
Take primary responsibility for preparing and managing all accounting records, drafting journal entries, and maintaining the general ledger
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and manage the preparation of income and balance sheet reconciliations for review by the Director of Finance
Liaise with Development Operations and other departments on income processing and coding
Act as the lead point of contact for managing the annual external and internal audit preparation and processes
Manage the cash flow and funds held in Canada, providing recommendations to the Director of Finance where appropriate
Planning, Budgeting, and Reporting
Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial procedures and prepare reports for review by the Director of Finance
Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, budget vs. actual reports, cash flow forecasts, and narrative financial reports for the Director of Finance’s review
Lead the preparation of CAMFED Canada’s annual budget, coordinating with departmental budget holders, managing budget performance during the year, and supporting re-forecasting as required
Compliance and Collaboration
Assist in the ongoing development of CAMFED Canada’s financial policies, systems, and processes, ensuring alignment with best practices
Line management responsibilities for the Canada finance team
Collaborate closely with Program Finance Manager and Development team in grant reporting and budgeting for new proposals
Support the Director of Finance in preparing regulatory filings required by law in Canada, including but not limited to Charity Returns, Corporate Returns, HST Rebates, etc
Work closely with Finance teams in the UK, U.S., Africa, and other jurisdictions for month-end closing and other priorities
Ensure smooth collaboration across departments, fostering a strong working relationship with the global finance teams and other department heads
Any other duties as required
Person Specification
CPA Canada credential required
7 years of work experience, including a minimum of three years in a managerial role, preferably in a not-for-profit organization
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
Significant experience in compliance and reporting for the Canada Revenue Agency
Ability to work effectively with colleagues remotely across international teams, with flexibility to accommodate time zone differences as necessary
Strong commitment to and passion for CAMFED’s work, values, and vision
Current eligibility to work in Canada (preferably living in Ontario) without requiring sponsorship or work permit
CAMFED Values
The post holder is expected to live the CAMFED values which are:
Focus on the girl as client
Partner with the Community
Be transparent and accountable
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at CAMFED
CAMFED is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from marginalised communities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Canada
About CAMFED
CAMFED catalyzes the power of the most vulnerable girls and young women to create the future they imagine — for themselves, for their communities, and for Africa.
Finance Manager
Are you a seasoned finance professional with expertise in the charity sector and a passion for impact? CAMFED seeks an experienced Finance Manager to join its Finance team. Apply Now!
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