Akola ("she works") is empowering 400 women from various walks of marginalization with dignified work to become change-makers in the lives of their 4,000 children and entire communities. 100% of product revenues are reinvested in Akola's social mission to train, employ and empower women globally.
Akola is a community of makers, wearers and supporters who, together, are changing lives for generations to come.
Job DescriptionThe Director of Finance and Operations will serve at the frontline of transparency and integrity by which Akola strives to operate. The position’s key responsibilities focus on leveraging financial resources and operational practices to achieve the organization's vision. He or she will require a strong connection with Akola’s mission and a willingness to evaluate and identify opportunities of optimization and ensure the financial structure of the organization supports Akola’s mission.
Responsibilities:
Finance
- International banking
- Resource strategy for each component of Akola business
- Financial marketing
- Profit margin management
- Budgeting
- Evaluate revenue reports from Director of Sales and Director of Development
- Manage Bookkeeper and oversee their day-to-day accounting and financial reporting
- Oversee accounting systems and inventory management
- Controller for US + Uganda offices
Supply Chain
- Production forecasting
- Material forecasting between Uganda + US based on production schedules
- Oversee vendor relations
QualificationsDemonstrated excellence with budget preparation and analysis, financial marketing and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports
Superlative communication skills, both spoken and written
3-5 years in financial analyst or related role and/or cost accounting experience in global operating environment
Experience working in developing countries is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in finance or business-related field, MBA preferred
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, a related role, and/or cost accounting in a global operating environment
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or a business-related field
- Demonstrated excellence in budget preparation and analysis
- Ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports
- Superlative spoken and written communication skills
- MBA
- Experience working in developing countries
What We Do
Akola is a nonprofit jewelry brand and social enterprise that creates handcrafted, globally inspired designs while generating dignified, sustainable employment for women in Uganda. Its vertically integrated manufacturing model provides artisans with wages, training, and long-term opportunity, and product sales reinvest revenue into the organization’s social mission. Through commerce, Akola aims to strengthen women, families, and communities across generations while building lasting economic resilience.
