Financial Leadership Specialist

A challenging leadership role is available for a highly skilled finance professional to lead the overall financial management, reporting, and control functions of our organization.

This position requires someone with experience in establishing robust financial audit systems, implementing world-class financial systems, and ensuring compliance with international accounting standards and relevant regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will safeguard our financial assets, provide strategic financial guidance to senior management, and contribute to our mission of promoting solar energy deployment globally.

• Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Develop and implement the organization's financial and audit strategy in alignment with its overall strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic financial advice and guidance to senior management on financial planning, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and strategic plans, identifying and addressing potential risks and opportunities.
• Establish a comprehensive audit framework, design and implement a robust internal audit framework and policies aligned with international best practices.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify key areas of financial risk and develop a risk-based audit plan that prioritizes high-risk areas.
• Conduct independent internal audits of financial transactions, processes, and systems to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports with findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Foster trust among member countries and stakeholders by building and maintaining the financial integrity and transparency of the organization.
• Manage ISA's cash flow and investments, ensuring optimal liquidity and returns while minimizing risk.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization's financial assets and prevent fraud.
• Oversee all aspects of financial accounting, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, and fixed asset management.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or other relevant international accounting standards.
• Support the COO with the annual budgeting process, working collaboratively with departments to develop realistic and achievable budgets.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models to project future financial performance and support strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, and at least 10-15 years of progressive experience in auditing, finance, and accounting roles, with at least 5-7 years in a senior management position.

The following skills are required: technical skills such as financial accounting principles and practices, proficiency in using financial management systems, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent budgeting and forecasting skills, knowledge of internal control frameworks; leadership skills such as strategic thinking and planning, strong leadership and team management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to influence and persuade at all levels of the organization, strong ethical standards and integrity; and other skills such as excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, proficiency in other languages is an asset, ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment, strong attention to detail and accuracy.

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to our mission.