Audit & Risk Executive / Tax & Risk Executive

Role Description The Director at Fédération Ivoirienne des Jeunes Financiers Comptables is a part-time, remote leadership role responsible for guiding strategic initiatives, overseeing programs, and representing the organization to key stakeholders. The Director will coordinate and supervise activities that support young finance and accounting professionals, including educational programs, networking initiatives, and partnerships with institutions and industry bodies. This role involves setting strategic priorities, managing budgets, monitoring performance against objectives, and ensuring transparent reporting to the board and members. The Director will collaborate with volunteer teams, committees, and partners, providing mentorship, aligning efforts with the federation’s mission, and promoting best practices in finance, accounting, and governance. Day-to-day tasks include planning and attending virtual meetings, preparing reports and proposals, supporting fundraising or sponsorship efforts, and maintaining effective communication channels across the organization.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and organizational management skills, including experience setting strategy, overseeing projects, and leading diverse teams.
• Strong background in finance, accounting, or a related field, with the ability to provide guidance on professional standards and ethical practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate remotely, build partnerships, and present to internal and external audiences.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, community building, or association/nonprofit management, ideally supporting early-career or student professionals.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage part-time responsibilities effectively, and prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Relevant academic qualifications in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and reporting; familiarity with good governance practices is highly beneficial.
• Fluency in French and working proficiency in English are advantageous for international collaboration and communication.