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Within Uganda , Nakivale, East Africa
Full-time
ALIGHT Uganda (formerly American Refugee Committee) is a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) in Uganda involved in Education, Health, Human Rights, Humanitarian Aid & Emergency, Migration, Poverty Reduction, Security, Social Development sectors.
Shelter Depot Social Enterprise Lead job at ALIGHT (Formerly known as American Refugee Committee)
ALIGHT Uganda
As the Shelter Depot Social Enterprise Lead you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the financial aspects of the various Shelter Depot stores to ensure the project meet its goals of operational efficiency. You will work closely with the leadership team to develop and implement strategies that align our mission with our financial performance. You will directly report to the Head of Programme.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Analysis and Reporting:
Analyze sales reports, revenue reports, and inventory reports to identify trends, opportunities, and areas of project growth.
Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for the leadership team and relevant stakeholders to track progress towards sustainability goals.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Oversee the Shelter Depot Storekeeper and store teams to develop budgets and financial forecasts that align with the project's social and financial objectives.
Monitor and update budgets as needed, ensuring accurate tracking of revenues and expenses.
Cost Management:
Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements to optimize operational expenses while maintaining quality social impact.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed initiatives and project investments.
Revenue Generation:
Work with the Shelter Depot teams, procurement team, and the leadership team to develop strategies for increasing revenue and sales, both through traditional channels and innovative approaches.
Monitior sales performance and recommend adjustments as needed to achieve revenue targets.
Strategic Planning:
Participate in the development of long-term strategic plans for Shelter Depot that balance social impact with financial sustainability.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial sustainability.
Provide financial insights to support decision-making and strategy formulation.
Dashboard Maintenance:
Maintain the Shelter Depot dashboard, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for key stakeholders.
Implement improvements to the dashboard as needed to enhance data visualization and reporting capabilities.
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REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and experience:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven experience in financial analysis, and budgeting
Proven experience in social enterprise
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of sustainability principles and their integration into financial strategies.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and influence cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Quickbooks.
Proficiency in Power BI and other financial software and tools
Preferred:
Experience in the nonprofit sector
Advanced qualifications in MBA
Core competencies:
Strategic thinking and being able to see outside the box
Learning and adaption ability
Solution oriented with ability to positively overcome challenges
Ability to deliver in line with organizational guidelines for external communication.
Effective communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent people skills and good public relations
High level of integrity
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