Finance and Operations Director at Dalberg

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Finance and Operations Director is expected to be a hands-on and participative individual who can provide strategic and operational direction across multiple areas including Finance, Human Resources, IT and Logistics.

Responsibilities include

• Build and maintain relationships with all department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals
• Undertake overall financial management and accounting of the organization, including the preparation of financial reports
• Drive the process of generating and tracking budgets for the organization
• Manage financial contributions from donors, government and the private sector
• Oversee human resources, including staff recruitment, performance management and professional development
• Update/maintain HR systems, records and reports with accurate employee data
• Collaborate with the IT manager to ensure systems run smoothly and efficiently
• Oversee internal and external logistics including warehouse management etc.
• Provide administrative assistance, including oversight of facility vendors and contracts, and establishing and managing vendor accounts and relationships
• Devise strategies to ensure growth of programs enterprise-wide, identifying and implementing process improvements that will maximize output and minimize
• Upgrade and implement a system of policies, internal controls and procedure
• Provide programmatic support to the program teams as needed

ABOUT YOU

You enjoy evolving in high-performing environments and driving the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions. You excel in solving problems using clear strategic and creative thinking, and you want to put your skills to work – transforming organizations to deliver sustainable impact. You are a committed self-starter with experience as a top performer at leading systems change and driving scale of initiatives. You are passionate about early learning education and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

Required qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from a business-related degree
• 10 years’ experience in a senior position of a finance and operations related role
• Superior knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including human resources, operational efficiency, information technology, administration etc.
• Proven ability to plan and manage operational process for maximum efficiency and productivity
• Proven ability to establish and build relationships
• A strong ability to engage and grow a network of stakeholders
• Vast experience living and working in South Africa