Role Description

Application deadline: August 25, 2024

The microfinance analyst is responsible for supporting the global performance monitoring systems of the HOPE Network. This role will analyze financial and non-financial data sets and organize them in effective ways for management. The microfinance analyst will ensure consistency of calculations and integrity of data throughout the network using industry standards. He/she will be responsible for reporting on key performance indicators and dashboards and also take on a variety of ad-hoc reporting requests for financial modeling, reporting, and analysis for the microfinance team.

• Location: Lancaster, PA; Durham, NC; Kigali, Rwanda; remote considered, RwandaUnited States

• Level: Professional

• Salary range: $43,000-$50,000

• Type: Full-time

• Department: Microfinance

• Reports to: MFI Performance Analysis Manager

Responsibilities

• Promote and fulfill the mission and vision of HOPE International;
• Financial Performance Data Analysis and Reporting
• Contribute to the administration, development, and improvement of financial reporting and measurement tools, reporting dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for HOPE’s microfinance network;
• Track financial performance of the microfinance network by comparing actuals vs targets, conducting trend analysis, and assessing performance against benchmarks and peers;
• Liaise with finance department to ensure information is timely and accurate;
• Present complex financial data in a meaningful, insightful manner through effective visualization and organized presentations;
• Review and consolidate monthly and quarterly reports and highlight areas of concern;
• Propose proactive measures and actions to correct poor performing KPIs;
• Assist in data preparation for reports for external stakeholders;
• Other
• Produce regular and ad-hoc analyses for special projects, reports, and presentations;
• In coordination with other departments, ensure integrity of, and improvements to, our data environments and systems of record;
• Contributing to projects including technical support to MFI programs, data cleansing, HOPEs cost per person, financial projections and budgets, and expansion due diligence.

Qualifications

• Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, banking, economics, international development, or equivalent.

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience, particularly in the areas of financial analysis or accounting, preferably in the financial services industry.

• Self-motivated organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization of multiple deadlines.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with employees across the organization, locally and remotely, across cultures, and with external stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills and high level of attention to detail.

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially in Excel and Power BI.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 75 days per year.

• Fluency in French, Spanish, Kinyarwanda, or other working language in the HOPE network, a plus

Special application instructions

*Note on salary: HOPE International determines starting salary ranges based on internal equity and the external market. Because we take a market-based approach to pay, this salary range is specific to US-based employment. Hires made in other countries will have a salary range based on local market factors and this range will be disclosed during the interview process. Apply online at https://www.hopeinternational.org/take-action/careers. Due to the anticipated volume of candidates, we are unfortunately unable to respond to phone calls or individual inquires.

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