Finance and Administrative Officer

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Finance and Administrative Officer to join our dedicated and talented team in Africa on our mission to create business solutions to poverty on support to the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund & WEAVE projects! 

MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org. 

The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund is a Fund of funds established to catalyze risk capital through Investment Vehicles (IVs) with a Gender Lens Investing approach. The Fund seeks to enable female-led and gender-diverse, African-owned, African-led, and based Investment Vehicles to fund and provide value creation support to growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in sub-Saharan Africa.

The overall objective of the Fund, through this means, is to create dignified and fulfilling work for women and youth on the continent. It functions as a catalytic fund, leveraging other investors, providing access to risk capital and business development services (BDS) to African IVs and their portfolios of SMEs.

See more information here:  Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Finance and Administrative Officer supports the Finance Lead - Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund & WEAVE projects in executing financial, accounting, and administrative duties. The Officer ensures accurate accounting records, manages office administration, coordinates logistics for program activities, and supports compliance with internal controls and donor requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A) Finance and Admin duties (100%)

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, and budget vs. actuals.
• Perform treasury functions e.g. banking and bank reconciliations.
• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions including data entry, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Support the procurement process and maintain vendor records in line with MEDA’s policies.
• Coordinate logistics and administrative duties.
• Maintain proper filing and record-keeping for financial and administrative documentation.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors and service providers.
• Assist in preparation for audits and ensure audit recommendations are implemented.
• Support inventory management and office supplies procurement.

Any other duties and/or requirements as assigned

The role will report into the Finance Lead - Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund & WEAVE projects

• Job Status: Full-time, starting in July 1st 2025
• Location: Accra, Ghana | Dakar, Senegal preferred
• Language Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English (and fluency in French is an added advantage).

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's in finance/accounting, Business or Economics with a suitable accounting certification is preferred.

Experience:

• At least 7 years' experience in financial management of Programs.
• Knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and investment principles.
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects and grant management processes.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems, such as accounting software and grant management platforms.
• Analytical and presentation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  

Job Requirements for All MEDA Staff

Organizational Policies and Procedures

• Ensure and adhere to all MEDA management, professional, finance, audit, legal, human capital, security, corporate and other policies as required
• Prepare quarterly and other required internal reports and planning documents
• Complete and participate in all training as required

Organizational Culture

• Appreciation, understanding and commitment to MEDA’s mission of creating business solutions to poverty
• Demonstrate MEDA’s Core Performance Values: Collaboration, Respect, Entrepreneurship and Accountability
  

Image and Engagement

• Adherence and demonstration of MEDA image according to MEDA values
• Comply with board approved brand strategy
• Promote MEDA thorough speaking engagements, media appearances and convention as required

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis when received. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. 

MEDA is an equal opportunity employer, and accommodations are available during all phases of the recruitment process. We ask that any applicants requiring accommodations make their needs known in advance.