Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO)
2025-05-14T06:11:31+00:00
Helen Keller Intl
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https://helenkellerintl.org/
FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Nonprofit, and NGO
Accounting & Finance
2025-05-28T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Location: Global (Flexible to be based where Helen Keller can support employment)
Organization Overview:
Helen Keller Intl is committed to overcoming poverty by delivering essential building blocks of good health, nutrition, and clear vision. Working in over 20 countries, the organization partners with communities to create lasting change.
Position Overview:
The CFOO is a senior executive role responsible for financial strategy, resource allocation, and operational efficiency. The position involves financial management, risk management, compliance, and strategic decision-making to ensure the organization's growth and sustainability. The CFOO will also lead finance, legal, risk management, information systems, and operations functions and serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement organizational strategy in alignment with financial and operational goals.
- Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Lead legal services, risk management, and internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain financial integrity.
- Integrated Operations Management: Align resources to meet impact goals, including workforce, finances, and technology.
- Organizational Transformation: Lead change management and business transformation efforts to improve operational processes and systems.
- Leadership and Team Management: Foster a culture of inclusivity and align resources for maximum impact.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
- 15-20 years of senior-level experience in a complex international organization.
- Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS accounting standards.
- Experience in compliance, risk management, and organizational transformation.
- Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Fluency in English; French language skills are an advantage.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary range: Midpoint of $250,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plan, and paid leave.
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement organizational strategy in alignment with financial and operational goals. Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management. Compliance and Risk Management: Lead legal services, risk management, and internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain financial integrity. Integrated Operations Management: Align resources to meet impact goals, including workforce, finances, and technology. Organizational Transformation: Lead change management and business transformation efforts to improve operational processes and systems. Leadership and Team Management: Foster a culture of inclusivity and align resources for maximum impact.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred. 15-20 years of senior-level experience in a complex international organization. Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and reporting. Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS accounting standards. Experience in compliance, risk management, and organizational transformation. Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills. Fluency in English; French language skills are an advantage. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred. 15-20 years of senior-level experience in a complex international organization. Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and reporting. Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS accounting standards. Experience in compliance, risk management, and organizational transformation. Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills. Fluency in English; French language skills are an advantage. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
JOB-6824341381294
Vacancy title:
Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Helen Keller Intl
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 28 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Location: Global (Flexible to be based where Helen Keller can support employment)
Organization Overview:
Helen Keller Intl is committed to overcoming poverty by delivering essential building blocks of good health, nutrition, and clear vision. Working in over 20 countries, the organization partners with communities to create lasting change.
Position Overview:
The CFOO is a senior executive role responsible for financial strategy, resource allocation, and operational efficiency. The position involves financial management, risk management, compliance, and strategic decision-making to ensure the organization's growth and sustainability. The CFOO will also lead finance, legal, risk management, information systems, and operations functions and serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement organizational strategy in alignment with financial and operational goals.
- Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Lead legal services, risk management, and internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain financial integrity.
- Integrated Operations Management: Align resources to meet impact goals, including workforce, finances, and technology.
- Organizational Transformation: Lead change management and business transformation efforts to improve operational processes and systems.
- Leadership and Team Management: Foster a culture of inclusivity and align resources for maximum impact.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
- 15-20 years of senior-level experience in a complex international organization.
- Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS accounting standards.
- Experience in compliance, risk management, and organizational transformation.
- Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Fluency in English; French language skills are an advantage.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary range: Midpoint of $250,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plan, and paid leave.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 180
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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