Finance Officer

About Beautiful World Canada

At Beautiful World, we believe that hope begins with education. We empower girls living in poverty across Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Zambia to pursue higher education—be it vocational, college, or university. Our scholarships cover everything from tuition to toiletries, allowing students to focus solely on learning. With this support, they graduate as leaders who inspire hope in their communities.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a proactive Finance Officer to support our program operations. You’ll ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and clear reporting across our global partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight & Compliance:

• Verify program financial results monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually
• Review partner receipts for grant compliance
• Conduct bank reconciliations for partner accounts

Budgeting & Reporting:

• Develop program budgets and analyze variances
• Prepare financial reports for donors (e.g., Global Affairs Canada) and the Board

Records & Audit Support:

• Maintain filing systems for financial documents and reports
• Conduct compliance reviews and fraud testing, escalating issues as needed

Program Review & Recommendations:

• Perform quarterly/annual program reviews via surveys and interviews
• Recommend improvements based on findings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting or finance
• High integrity, discretion, and ethical conduct
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, independent, trustworthy, proficient in accounting software, spreadsheets, and digital communication
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model; occasional flexible hours may be required to coordinate with overseas partners
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• Strong computer skills in accounting systems, spreadsheets and electronic communication

Please send resume and cover letter to Zarna@beautifulworldcanada.org.