StrongMinds www.strongminds.org is a dynamic and fast growing social enterprise that focuses on one of the most pervasive mental illnesses in the world. We treat depression among women of all ages in Africa, where access to mental health treatment is extremely limited, and we are guided by a goal to treat two million depressed African women.
Since its start in 2014, StrongMinds has treated nearly 100,000 women with depression in Uganda and Zambia. We are the only organization scaling a solution to depression in Africa with a potential to serve millions in the next ten years.

StrongMinds has earned an impressive reputation in the global mental health space. In addition to media coverage in the New York Times, Forbes and the Stanford Social Innovation Review, we are described by UK organization Founders Pledge as the most cost-effective mental health organization working in the developing world. Our partners include Save the Children, BRAC, Grand Challenges Canada, and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation. We are also proud to be a founding partner of cities RISE.

SMU core values ( in practice)
We are people-focused.
• Our clients are the top priority and we ensure they receive the best possible care and support. Our employees matter and we enable our team to thrive.
• We respect all our stakeholders and treat them as equals.

We think big and act fast.
• We are passionate about achieving our bold mission. We move with urgency and focus on achieving scale.
• We continually find new ways to work and to solve problems.

We are data-driven.
• Data is at our core. It guides us and drives our decision-making.

We do what we say and say what we do.
• We are open and direct in our communications. We are honest in our interactions.

We believe in collaboration, not competition.
• We do not compete with other mental health implementers.
• We welcome their contributions to achieving our mission and partner with them whenever possible.

Number of vacancies: 1 Sector: Civil society Industry: Accounting , ,Risk Management

Knowledge, Skills & Competences
• Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, advanced accounting entries, consolidated statements, and foreign exchange
• Sound knowledge of the relevant tax laws and other statutory obligations
• Solid knowledge of computer accounting packages, specifically QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct. Excellent Excel skills; proficient in Word and PowerPoint.
• Proven knowledge of donor financial accounting and clear understanding of GoU and IAS/AFRS accounting requirements. Good understanding of government budgets
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
• Strong budgeting and strategic planning abilities
• Effective writing skills and experience in crafting succinct policies
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships and perform effectively as a member of a team and as a team leader
• Strong planning, organizing and negotiation skills
• Capable of prioritizing work and meeting tight deadlines, with minimal supervision
• Ability to foster a small, proactive team by motivating staff, working to build their skills, and providing support and advice
• Strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic decisions
• Ability to adhere to StrongMinds’s Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, Gender Policy and other StrongMinds policies

Essential Character
• Flexibility in carrying out tasks
• Ability to work with diverse cultures
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-respect
• Timeliness
• Self driven, hard working, results oriented
• Eager to learn
• Team player

Responsibilities
As member of the global Senior Staff, the Regional Finance Manager (RFM), contributes to the overall success of StrongMinds’ strategic objectives by effectively managing the financial aspects of all East Africa field offices and operations. The RFM will accomplish this through:
• Financial management, reporting and controls,
• Planning and budgeting,
• Grant management,
• Policies and systems development for finance and administration, and
• Finance staff mentorship and development.

While closely working with field offices, partners, and internal departments, the RFM will serve as the primary resource for financial monitoring and operational compliance.
This position is designed to contribute technical expertise in the areas of Finance, Compliance and Risk Management to foster increased accountability and mitigation of risk within the Region

The position is also responsible for the technical supervision of the Country Finance Leads.

Key Areas of Accountability
Financial Management, Reporting and Controls
• General Ledger. Provide oversight of all country offices’ general ledgers.
• Controls. Conduct regular reviews of internal controls, segregation of duties, proper documentation and sign-offs. Recommend changes to improve effectiveness, including consistencies across StrongMinds’s offices, whether through policies, procedures or software, and ensure implementation of approved changes.
• Financial Reporting. Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner to the Country Directors and the Chief Financial Officer in the US (monthly) and to the Boards of Directors (quarterly); clearly communicate trends, areas of concern, and variances to budget; forecast cash flow and build projections.
• Inter-company transactions. Responsible for tracking inter-company transactions and making sure they are properly booked. Prepare consolidated statements.
• Audit. Coordinate and lead the annual country-level audit process, liaise with external auditors and Boards Finance Committees; work with country-level staff to implement auditor recommendations. Responsible for internal and sub-grantee audit function, including scheduling, scope development and engagement of third-party consultants as warranted.