Company Overview
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. The Mission is to achieve the Vision by investing in the human and physical capital of Africa, with an emphasis on job creation.
Established in 2011 as a UK based non-profit, the Foundation has already carried out more than 30 projects, primarily in Ethiopia and Somaliland. The key themes for the philanthropic side of the Foundation are education, health, water and agriculture. Social enterprises cover all areas where the Foundation feels an effective impact can be made with the aim of sustainability and job creation.
Headquartered in London, the Foundation also has an operational HQ in Nairobi and offices in, Addis Ababa, Assosa and Hargeisa.
Position Summary
The Finance Manager position is a senior leadership role within the Foundation. The position will be based in Addis Ababa with regular travel to programme regions in the country. Reporting directly to the COO, this is a well-remunerated role that will give the right candidate an excellent mix of challenge, motivation and fulfilment.
The Finance Manger is accountable for in-country direction, oversight and management of all finance and administrative aspects of the programme. By working closely with the Finance Manager in London, s/he will be responsible for providing the highest quality support to the Foundation’s and our partners’ programme and support personnel.
Key duties and responsibilities
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Finance
Administration
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