Educational Development Trust - Regional Head of Finance

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REGIONAL HEAD OF FINANCE JANUARY 2021

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Education Development Trust Regional Head of Finance

ABOUT EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST Education Development Trust is an international business with charitable status and a strong social purpose that uses the power of education to transform lives by providing millions of people with greater opportunities to learn and thrive. We combine their understanding of what works around the world with deep knowledge of the contexts they work in, to reform and improve education.

VISION A world where everyone’s life is transformed through excellent education.

MISSION To provide evidence-based sustainable solutions that transform lives through education.

VALUES We believe in the power of education to help individuals to fulfil their potential and benefit society. In conducting our work, we seek to embody four core values: • Excellence in learning outcomes, our people and our solutions.

• Integrity in the way we build trust and bring purpose to our work.

• Accountability through rigorous and transparent assessment of our performance • Collaboration by working together across teams and in partnership with clients and customers to build capacity.

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Education Development Trust Regional Head of Finance

THE ROLE

JOB PURPOSE

TITLE:

Regional Head of Finance

REPORTING TO:

Regional Director

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Regional Finance Specialist Matrix management of Country Finance Managers

LOCATION:

Nairobi, Kenya

The Regional Head of Finance is a cornerstone in maintaining quality, integrity and compliance in Education Development Trust’s programmes in the Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) region, with accountability for all aspects of finance in the Trust’s largest and most challenging business area. In close collaboration with the Regional Director, Country Team Leaders and global finance leads, the Head of Finance provides effective leadership and management in all finance and commercial activities in line with regional and global strategic priorities, policies, and requirements.

SALARY: Competitive START DATE:

As soon as possible

The job holder is responsible for oversight of accounting; treasury and cash management; budget development; expenditure monitoring; internal control; compliance; risk management; and quality assurance of internal and external financial reports.

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Education Development Trust Regional Head of Finance

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • To ensure the Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) region financial systems are compliant with Education Development Trust global policies and procedures, are efficient and provide accurate and timely management information.

• As a member of the SSA Senior Management Team (SMT) maintain commercial oversight across the SSA Programme, to ensure the region achieves its financial objectives and manages operational risk.

• To maintain and further develop the financial control and risk management framework in the SSA region.

• To represent the SSA region and views of the SMT at corporate discussions pertaining to organisation development and future growth.

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Education Development Trust Regional Head of Finance

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS ESSENTIAL • Qualified accountant (ACA, CPA or ACCA - certified.)

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance & Accounting), Economics or relevant areas of discipline.

• Excellent knowledge of financial ERP systems and how to use them in providing insight to financial decision making.

• Knowledge and experience of a financial role where building relationships and supporting non-finance professionals has been fundamental part of role.

• Knowledge and experience of donor funded grants and contracts including FCDO. DESIRABLE • Education sector experience • Bid submission and support from a financial/commercial standpoint • Knowledge and experience in Agresso/Unit4 Business World system

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Education Development Trust Regional Head of Finance

HOW TO APPLY Before applying, please check that you can answer yes to all the following questions: • Do you have an internationally recognised finance qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)?

• Do you have at least 10 years’ experience of financial management in the international development sector of which at least 3 were in the management of multi-country, multicurrency contract management?

• Do you have experience of financial oversight of large contracts from donors such as FCDO, USAID, EU?

TIMELINE

If you cannot answer yes to these questions, please do not apply, as we will be unable to progress your application.

Equality and diversity are at the core of Education Development Trust’s values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

Closing date: Preliminary interviews: Final panel interviews:

1st March 2021 early March mid March

EQUALITY STATEMENT

If you can answer yes to all the above questions, then please click here to apply.

SELECTION PROCESS You will need to complete a short application form and submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae (of no more than 2-3 pages) in MS Word, and a cover letter. Please prepare your CV and cover letter before applying as they will be requested at the end of the application form. The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages long – bullet points are acceptable. It should explain: • why you are interested in this role.

• why you are interested in Education Development Trust • how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

The documents should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your LastName-Document Name-Date (mmyy) eg, Pat-Jones-CV-012021EdDevTrust or Pat-Jones-CoverLetter-012021-EdDevTrust.

All candidates will be notified about the status of their applications. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake an additional assessment prior to the final interview.

QUERIES If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email ed-dev-trust-finance@oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.

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Education Development Trust Regional Head of Finance

ABOUT OXFORD HR Oxford HR operates globally - mainly within the international development and charity sectors. We carry out retained executive search mandates at board and senior management levels. We also offer human resource and organisational development consultancy.

Oxford HR has many years of experience in search as well as an extensive network of international development, social sector, corporate, public sector, and academic contacts from across the world. We carry out comprehensive and often international searches designed to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Oxford HR’s team members have significant personal experience of working in international development and the social sector as well as the corporate and governmental sectors. We are in a unique position to find and assess talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

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Education Development Trust Regional Head of Finance

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