Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) Job Recruitment For Senior Manager, Finance, (Hybrid) – Canada

Experience: Mid Career

Position description

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for Senior Manager, Finance to join our dedicated and talented Finance team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!

MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org.

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Position Summary

The Sr. Manager, Finance provides oversight and financial management for field operations. The role requires timely, accurate financial reporting to a variety of stakeholders. The position helps to ensure the overall success of MEDA’s finance, accounting and compliance functions. This position involves regular travel, 40-65 days per year, to developing countries.

•  Job Status: Full Time
•  Start Date: August 2022
•  Location: Waterloo, Ontario (Hybrid work arrangement available)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Completing donor financial reporting and forecasting for projects worldwide

•  Establish and monitor accounting systems for MEDA field programs and provide training to field staff. Accounting systems may include: Sage 300.
•  Facilitate variance analysis between budgeted costs and actual costs
•  Provide budgeting assistance and other expertise to Project Managers to inform financial decision making
•  Prepare financial reports for donors which are accurate and compliant with contract terms o Review financial claims from partner agencies for compliance

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Financial management responsibilities for field programs

•  Train field office staff in accounting software systems and financial processes.
•  Review monthly financial statement packages and supporting schedules from field offices, ensuring accuracy.
•  Prepare journal entries required to reconcile field program advances, deferred revenue and expenses to MEDA general ledger
•  Ensure field finance policies include are reviewed annually and controls are in place to effectively in manage risk

Provide support for year-end, donor, and internal audits

•  Ensure all timelines are met
•  Ensure internal control weaknesses are rectified and implemented in a timely fashion

Provide legal and compliance oversight

•  Review contracts and sub-award contracts in accordance with MEDA policies and procedures
•  Maintain a database of MEDA legal registration information, updated at least annually

Any other duties and/or requirements as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education: University degree in finance, accounting or related field and Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Experience: Minimum of five year’s accounting experience in related field

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Additional Qualifications:

•  Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith, vision and values
•  Understanding and appreciation of business principles, international development and MEDA’s approach of creating business solutions to poverty
•  Experience in financial management of government awards (GAC, USAID, other)
•  Team player with excellent skills in building and maintaining relationships, networking, verbal and written communication
•  Working knowledge of Sage 300 is considered an asset
•  Ability and willingness for regular international travel (up to 40-65 days annually)
•  Experience in preparing financial, budget and analytical reports for communication to a variety of audiences
•  Superior organizational skills and proficiency in managing competing priorities

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 8, 2022 @ 4:00 pm EDT

MEDA is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations are available during all phases of the recruitment process. We ask that any applicants requiring accommodation make their needs known in advance.

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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