Finance and Operations Associate Job Lab Africa

About Us:

B Lab Africa is a nonprofit entity transforming the African economy to benefit people, communities, and the planet. Our vision is for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system for all people and the planet. Our mission is to accelerate a shift in how business is done in Africa and to redefine business success as not just for profit but also for purpose. To encourage businesses to work for a positive impact on all stakeholders: workers, customers, community, and the environment.

About the role:

The Finance & Operations Associate is responsible for the finance and general operational support for B Lab Africa. This includes maintaining accurate records, processes and ensuring compliance with B Lab Africa’s policies; and applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities:

Finance Functions

• Managing budgets, cash flow and cash forecasts.
• Bookkeeping.
• Entering financial transactions into QuickBooks, analyzing and running reports, as well as recording journal entries.
• Updating and reconciling accounting information for reporting and statements
• generation from Quickbooks.
• Conducting monthly reconciliations and resolving accounts discrepancies.
• Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Ensuring and maintaining statutory compliance.
• Overseeing client accounts by creating, sending, and following up on invoices for
• timely payments.
• Any other duties as assigned by Management

Operations Functions

• Office administration work.
• Setting up team meetings and team engagement events, as well as providing
• ongoing assistance during events.
• Coordinating logistics, preparing forms, job descriptions and contracts.
• Managing the organization’s general email account and company google drive.
• Managing the office calendar.
• Taking meeting minutes.
• Providing program management admin support to the Business Development team.
• B Lab Africa Summit admin support.
• Draft visa letters as needed.
• Assist with drafting partnership agreements and contracts.
• Assistance with attendee registration and survey forms and data collection.
• Assistance with official invitation letters (for speakers and panelists).
• Supporting fundraising initiatives by developing budgets in support of them.
• Monthly tracking and management of employee leave days.
• Participating in any working groups organized by B Lab Global, that are related to this role.
• Providing any other technical and administrative support as required
• Any other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or any other related course;
• Possess Professional Accountancy Qualifications (CPA /ACCA )
• At least 3-5 years’ experience as a Finance Administrator
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in conducting audits/evaluations and business analysis
• Passion and interest in impact and sustainability
• Ability to define goals and assign various tasks to the team
• Practical experience working with accounting softwares, particularly Quickbooks
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills – with the ability to collaborate and work well with others regardless of position, background or geographical location.
• Ability and experience in maintaining high level of compliance and confidentiality
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet all deadlines
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Demonstrates positive and upbeat attitude
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and manage uncertainty.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity for career growth within a dynamic and growing global organization.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

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