The Pharo Foundation (the ‘’Foundation”) is a privately-funded entrepreneurial organisation that runs philanthropic programmes as well as for-profit social enterprises. The vision of the Foundation is an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Operations and Reporting:

• Review and process supplier invoices, prepare and process payments.
• Review and process monthly funds requests for all operating countries.
• Review and reconcile on monthly basis bank accounts of parent entity and credit card transactions
• Review, process, and reconcile General Ledger & Journal Entries.
• Prepare month end reconciliations for parent company and review monthly reconciliations for all operating countries.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts with all operating countries and venture entities.
• Manage student scholarship payments, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement.
• Prepare documents and liaise with auditors for all operating countries.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, internal policies and procedures.

General Financial and Accounting Duties:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Support the Global Finance Team in ad-hoc financial tasks and projects.
• Provide financial data and analysis as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a busy financial or accounting role.
• Strong technical accounting background ad comfortable articulating accounting standards and practises (IFRS, IFRS for SMEs).
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with ability to be flexible in work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.