Financial Shared Services Manager

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Leading IPA's new Shared Services Center in Bogotá, Colombia, building processes and a team of up to five staff. Full-time role requiring 7+ years experience, BA/BSc/HND or MBA/MSc/MA. Reports to Global Controller.

• Build and lead a new Shared Services Center from scratch
• Manage a team of up to five finance staff
• Requires 7 years of relevant experience

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Financial Shared Services Manager at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) July, 2026 | MyJobMag Login Signup Employers Nigeria Ghana Kenya Nigeria South Africa UK Jobs Career Advice Post Job Search for Jobs Abia Abuja Adamawa Akwa Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Borno Cross River Delta Ebonyi Edo Ekiti Enugu Gombe Imo Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Kogi Kwara Lagos Nasarawa Niger Ogun Ondo Osun Other Oyo Plateau Rivers Sokoto Taraba Yobe Zamfara Administration / Facilities Agriculture / Agro-Allied Art / Crafts / Languages Aviation / Aerospace Banking Bursary and Scholarships Caregiver / Nanny / Social Workers Catering / Confectionery Construction and Site Engineering Consultancy Content, Editorial and Journalism Customer Care, Success and Service Data, Business Analysis and AI Driving Education / Teaching / Training Engineering / Technical Environment Health and Safety Finance / Accounting / Audit Food, Beverage and Hospitality General Graduate Jobs Human Resources / HR ICT / Computer Insurance Internships Janitorial Services Legal and Regulatory Logistics Manufacturing Marketing and Communication Media Production and Entertainment Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit Oil and Gas, Energy and Mining Pharmaceutical Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain Product Management Project and Program Management Real Estate Research and Development RFP / RFQ / EOI Risk Management and Compliance Sales and Business Development Science Security / Intelligence Shipping and Maritime Sports, Fitness and Personal Care Strategic and Top Management Travels and Tours UX, Design and Architecture Volunteer BA/BSc/HND First School Leaving Certificate MBA/MSc/MA NCE OND Others PhD/Fellowship Professional Certificate Secondary School (SSCE) Vocational Close Detailed Search X Send this job to a friend Type the email of your friend Enter your email Type Your Email Message I think you may be interested in this position - Financial Shared Services Manager at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA). 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Read more about this company Financial Shared Services Manager Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 7 years Location Nigeria Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit Reports to: Global Controller (Headquarters) Job Summary The Financial Shared Services Manager will lead IPA's newly established Shared Services Center in Bogotá, Colombia, within the Global Finance team. The role is responsible for building the center from the ground up — designing processes, developing a team of up to five staff, and serving as the primary point of contact for country office finance teams and headquarters leadership. The Shared Services Manager will ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of accounts payable, journal entries, expense reports, intercompany transactions, and bank and balance sheet reconciliations across all IPA entities worldwide. Responsibilities Operations and Service Delivery: Lead day-to-day operations of the Shared Services Center, covering accounts payable, journal entry processing, intercompany transactions, and bank and balance sheet reconciliations for all IPA offices. Establish and monitor service-level agreements (SLAs) with country offices and headquarters, including processing turnaround times, accuracy rates, and query resolution timelines. Coordinate with country office finance staff to resolve queries, address missing documentation, clear reconciliation discrepancies, and ensure completeness of month-end close activities. Provide coverage to country office finance teams during periods of staff transition. Support all offices with audit requests as needed. Process Design and Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation, system improvements, and process simplification, and lead implementation in coordination with IT and Global Finance teams. Develop performance dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Shared Services function, and report results to senior finance leadership on a regular cadence. Build team capacity to take on additional responsibilities with a consistent level of excellence. Team Leadership and Talent Development: Recruit, onboard, and supervise a team of up to three Shared Services staff. Set individual performance objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support professional development. Design and deliver training for junior staff on accounting tasks, reconciliation procedures, NetSuite operations, and country-specific requirements; maintain training documentation for knowledge continuity. Monitor individual and team workload across country assignments; adjust capacity allocation and escalate resourcing needs proactively. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Compliance and Controls: Ensure all transactions comply with IPA policies, donor requirements, and relevant accounting standards. Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation. Maintain clear segregation of duties between the Shared Services Center and country office banking and treasury functions. Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting: Serve as the primary liaison between the Shared Services Center, country office finance teams, and headquarters Global Finance. Oversee generation of monthly financial reports for distribution to country office finance teams and leadership. Lead regular check-ins and reporting meetings with country office finance leads, providing updates on month-end close status, outstanding issues, and team performance. Communicate process changes, training requirements, and service updates to all stakeholders. Contribute to cross-functional projects related to finance transformation and other global initiatives as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration. (preferred) Minimum seven years of progressive experience in accounting, including at least three years of direct supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience leading or working in a shared services, business process outsourcing (BPO), or centralized finance environment. Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish, written and spoken. Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes, general ledger accounting, and internal controls. Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Proven ability to collaborate across time zones and cultures, with strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience supporting multi-currency and multi-country accounting operations. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent professional certification. (preferred) Experience with nonprofit, international development, or donor-funded organizations, including familiarity with USG and FCDO requirements. (preferred) Demonstrated experience designing or improving accounting processes across multiple entities or geographies. (preferred). Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) on workforcenow.adp.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates. Share Save Email Report Get new Finance / Accounting / Audit jobs like this on Telegram. 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