Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Muslim Hands USA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit working to alleviate poverty amongst some of the most vulnerable communities around the World. It primarily focuses on improving access to WASH, providing Health, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods and responding to Emergencies.

The Finance Manager will play a hands-on role in managing the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring the organization runs efficiently and effectively as well as overseeing the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, detail-oriented execution, and a deep understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities within the non-profit sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, bank statements and maintaining organized and updated financial records
• Develop and implement the organization's annual budgetary planning
• Ensure effective use of models and tools to enable planning and budget management at all levels
• Prepare the budget and cashflow strategy
• Manage budgets and funds to comply with the strategy and donor requirements
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts
• Financial reports for the board and management
• Prepare all Bank, Balance Sheet and System Reconciliations
• Financial data sanity checks
• Review, develop and maintain internal accounting controls and procedures and advise staff on internal controls and accounting policies and procedures
• Processing transactions during peak periods
• Preparing written reports on financials
• Organize monthly budget review meeting and prepare official reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Strong focus on controls and processes and a high attention to detail
• Demonstrate problem solving & analytical skills
• The ability to multi-task, as well as a willingness to not only support, but get involved as an individual contributor
• Up-to-date technical skills and confident preparing accounts
• The ability to work closely with external advisers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in financial management
• Familiarity with non-profit financial regulations and grant management
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools, such as QuickBooks
• Ability to multitask and prioritize various operational activities
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse stakeholders
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.