Africabio Enterprises, Inc. invites applications from qualified individuals to lead and oversee
its day-to-day Financial Management processes, including finance, business planning and
budgeting, human resources, administration, and IT.
Director Admin & Finance
Job Summary
The Director of Finance and Administration will be a strategic thought-partner, and report to the
Managing Director (MD). The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager
and will lead and develop an internal team to support the following areas: finance, business
planning and budgeting, human resources, administration, and IT.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Financial Management
 Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly
communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting
materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants
accounting.
 Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance
committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
 Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the MD;
administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and
keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
 Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
 Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system;
ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial
data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
 Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve
the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
 Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of
directors.
 Human Resources, Technology and Administration
 Further develop the Company’s human resources and administration, enhancing
professional development, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training,
and recruiting.
 Ensure that recruiting processes are consistent and streamlined.
 Establish and manage a comprehensive training program to educate employees regarding
staff tools, policies, and procedures.
 Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third-party vendors
and consultants.
 Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent
operations as the organization scales.
Education and Experience Required:
 Minimum of a BA, ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree
 At least seven to 10 years of overall professional experience; ideally six-plus years of
broad financial and operations management experience
 The ideal candidate has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all
financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant
program area, and has preferably overseen a human resources function previously
 Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with —
programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance
backgrounds
 A track record in grants management
 Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and
managing relationships with software vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting
software
 Commitment to training programs that maximize individual and organization goals across
the organization including best practices in human resources activities
 A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem
solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
Skills Required:
 Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize,
negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
 A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
 Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication.
How to Apply:
Please send a letter of application, with your CV and all relevant documents to
HR@africabioenterprises.com by the close of business on July 18, 2025.