Director, Finance – Entrepreneurship Development Programs at Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Finance – Entrepreneurship Development Programs

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

 About Mastercard Foundation: Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based across four hubs in Kigali, Rwanda, Nairobi, Kenya, Accra, Ghana and Toronto, Canada. Our programs promote financial inclusion and advance education and learning in Africa, primarily for young people, and in Canada for Indigenous youth. The Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. From inception, the Foundation was designed to be a separate entity and independent from Mastercard. Our policies, operations, and funding decisions are made by our President and Board of Directors.The Foundation believes that youth employment is key to unlocking prosperity, both for youth and their societies. Enabling young women and men from disadvantaged communities to secure dignified and fulfilling work will ensure inclusive development and economic growth in Africa.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a qualification in a related field; MBA added advantage.
• Professional accounting designation.
• Minimum of +15 years in progressively senior financial roles within large and/or global organizations, with at least 7 years in a senior management capacity.
• Experience managing and building capabilities and capacity of accounting/finance and operations teams in high growth organizations including supporting expansion in multi-jurisdictional and multi-currency environments.
• Previous experience in fund managers, Venture capitalists or fund raising would be an added advantage.
• Expertise in:
  • Identifying & Mitigating Operational, Financial and Business Risks
  • Design & management of Operational Internal Control Systems, processes and Policies.
  • Management Reporting including Financial Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Financial Analysis and Interpretation
• Working Knowledge in:
  • Design & Implementation of Financial Processes & Accounting Operations Management
  • Fund accounting, administration & Management knowledge
  • Fund & Investment performance management,
  • Fund raising, valuations experience an added advantage
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities & people development in a fast-growing organization.
• Demonstrated initiative and drive towards innovative problem solving.
• Honed business partnership skills with Impeccable integrity.
• Ability to challenge and provide feedback in a constructive manner.
• Strong commercial acumen and Strategic mindset.
• Comfortable with ambiguity but able to exercise good judgment in a fast changing environment.
• Ability to influence senior executives internally and externally and manage the pressures of work.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 Application Closing Date
31st January, 2023.