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Job Description JOB TITLE: Temporary Anti-Violence Program Case Manager REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Anti-Violence & Restorative Practices Programs EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary, Full-Time LOCATION: Family Justice Center (Brooklyn) SALARY: $35.67/hour This is a temporary position providing maternity leave coverage for approximately six months, with the potential to transition to a permanent position contingent upon funding ABOUT AAFSC: For over 30 years, the Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) has proudly served immigrants and refugees. We help children stay safe, families remain together, and newcomers navigate life in New York City. While our doors are open to all, AAFSC has expertise in serving Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, Muslim, and South Asian communities. JOB SUMMARY: The Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) operates the City’s five Family Justice Centers (FJCs), which provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary and trauma-informed services for victims of intimate partner violence, sex trafficking and sexual assault. The Arab-American Family Support Center provides case management services, crisis intervention, advocacy, information, and referrals to victims of domestic violence at each Family Justice Center. As a member of AAFSC’s Anti-Violence Program Team, the Case Manager will provide crisis intervention and direct services to program clients at the Family Justice Center. He or she will be responsible for conducting safety assessments, crisis intervention, supportive counseling and safety planning with survivors, as well as referrals and advocacy on behalf of survivors. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conduct intake with clients to assess risk and determine service needs., • Provide ongoing safety planning and survivor-centered case management., • Engage in crisis intervention, including but not limited to service coordination with law enforcement, District Attorney offices, hospitals and other service providers., • Provide criminal justice and family court information, advocacy/support (e.g. drafting Order of Protection petitions), and court accompaniment to victims/survivors., • Provide information and filing-support regarding public assistance and other government entitlements, housing/shelter applications and transfers, Office of Victim Services compensation, lock replacement, short-term financial assistance, food pantries, and clothing donation centers., • Assist clients in preparing OVS compensation claims applications and submit a minimum of 3 applications a month., • Identify and provide referrals to outside therapeutic, legal, and other services as necessary., • Maintain thorough case files, document client sessions and services provided, and maintain updated demographic reports for regular funder reports in a timely manner., • Attend ongoing technical trainings, workshops, committees and lectures to ensure best- practice development and knowledge of current resources for clients., • Perform data entry into a computerized record keeping system and maintain thorough and accurate case records and statistics., • Assist in developing informational materials and presenting about domestic violence, gender-based violence and sexual assault dynamics, structural factors, and resources., • Attend weekly individual and monthly group supervision meetings., • Participate in AAFSC meetings and attend meetings on behalf of AAFSC., • Perform other duties assigned by Director, Anti-Violence Program. BACKGROUND AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: • BA/BS/BSW required in human service or a related field, • Fluency in Spanish or Arabic preferred. Reading and writing proficiency is a plus., • Relevant work experience with one or more of the following populations/issues preferred: domestic violence, assault, and/or torture survivors; trafficked persons; immigrants; refugees; social justice, • Counseling, community organizing, and/or group work experience preferred, with understanding of impact of intersectional violence and trauma (sexual, political, structural), • Excellent and culturally competent interpersonal skills, with preference for experience with/interest in Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, Muslim, and/or South Asian communities, • Experience and creativity in navigating medical, legal, and social service systems, • Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in a calm and reassuring manner, • Strong written communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks, • U.S. Work Authorization required., • All prospective job candidates must meet screening requirements of both AAFSC and the Family Justice Centers, which may include a background check, finger printing and State Central Registry clearance. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Powered by JazzHR s0zRjJaTDn

Job Description JOB TITLE: Anti-Violence Program Case Manager REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Anti-Violence & Restorative Practices Programs EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time LOCATION: Family Justice Center (Staten Island) SALARY: $61,800.00 annually ABOUT AAFSC: For over 30 years, the Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) has proudly served immigrants and refugees. We help children stay safe, families remain together, and newcomers navigate life in New York City. While our doors are open to all, AAFSC has expertise in serving Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, Muslim, and South Asian communities. JOB SUMMARY: The Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) operates the City’s five Family Justice Centers (FJCs), which provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary and trauma-informed services for victims of intimate partner violence, sex trafficking and sexual assault. The Arab-American Family Support Center provides case management services, crisis intervention, advocacy, information, and referrals to victims of domestic violence at each Family Justice Center. As a member of AAFSC’s Anti-Violence Program Team, the Case Manager will provide crisis intervention and direct services to program clients at the Family Justice Center. He or she will be responsible for conducting safety assessments, crisis intervention, supportive counseling and safety planning with survivors, as well as referrals and advocacy on behalf of survivors. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conduct intake with clients to assess risk and determine service needs., • Provide ongoing safety planning and survivor-centered case management., • Engage in crisis intervention, including but not limited to service coordination with law enforcement, District Attorney offices, hospitals and other service providers., • Provide criminal justice and family court information, advocacy/support (e.g. drafting Order of Protection petitions), and court accompaniment to victims/survivors., • Provide information and filing-support regarding public assistance and other government entitlements, housing/shelter applications and transfers, Office of Victim Services compensation, lock replacement, short-term financial assistance, food pantries, and clothing donation centers., • Assist clients in preparing OVS compensation claims applications and submit a minimum of 3 applications a month., • Identify and provide referrals to outside therapeutic, legal, and other services as necessary., • Maintain thorough case files, document client sessions and services provided, and maintain updated demographic reports for regular funder reports in a timely manner., • Attend ongoing technical trainings, workshops, committees and lectures to ensure best- practice development and knowledge of current resources for clients., • Perform data entry into a computerized record keeping system and maintain thorough and accurate case records and statistics., • Assist in developing informational materials and presenting about domestic violence, gender-based violence and sexual assault dynamics, structural factors, and resources., • Attend weekly individual and monthly group supervision meetings., • Participate in AAFSC meetings and attend meetings on behalf of AAFSC., • Perform other duties assigned by Director, Anti-Violence Program. BACKGROUND AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: • BA/BS/BSW required in human service or a related field, • Fluency in Spanish or Arabic preferred. Reading and writing proficiency is a plus., • Relevant work experience with one or more of the following populations/issues preferred: domestic violence, assault, and/or torture survivors; trafficked persons; immigrants; refugees; social justice, • Counseling, community organizing, and/or group work experience preferred, with understanding of impact of intersectional violence and trauma (sexual, political, structural), • Excellent and culturally competent interpersonal skills, with preference for experience with/interest in Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, Muslim, and/or South Asian communities, • Experience and creativity in navigating medical, legal, and social service systems, • Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in a calm and reassuring manner, • Strong written communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks, • U.S. Work Authorization required., • All prospective job candidates must meet screening requirements of both AAFSC and the Family Justice Centers, which may include a background check, finger printing and State Central Registry clearance. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Powered by JazzHR mpQKtRuN21

Job Description JOB TITLE: Mental Health Clinician Supervisor EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time (35 hours/week) REPORTS TO: Senior Director LOCATION: City-Wide SALARY: $93,359.20/Annually ABOUT AAFSC: For over 30 years, the Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) has proudly served immigrants and refugees. We help children stay safe, families remain together, and newcomers navigate life in New York City. While our doors are open to all, AAFSC has expertise in serving Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, Muslim, and South Asian communities. ROLE SUMMARY: The Mental Health Clinician Supervisor demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes trauma-informed practices, including emotional intelligence, effective communication, understanding of impact of trauma on development, strengths-based and person-centered practice, resilience focus and commitment to growth and change. The Clinician Supervisor will hold an active caseload referred to them by programs across the agency and externally. The Mental Health Clinician Supervisor will also supervise and provide clinical supervision as necessary to other clinicians on the team including MSW/MHC/MFT Interns. The Clinician Supervisor will also manage the team's caseload and manage the referral system. A background in evidence-based practice and working with teams to incorporate evidence-based practices into case and program practice is highly desirable. The person in this role will be organized, have high attention to detail, maintain confidentiality and act with the utmost discretion as well as act as an ambassador & champion of AAFSC. A commitment to immigrant, refugee and low-income communities is essential for this role. Duties and Responsibilities: • Carry a caseload of clients as assigned by supervisor., • Supervise and assign caseloads to mental health clinicians and interns., • Manage internal and external referral systems., • Manage mental health services waitlist and keep colleagues updated on the status if the referral., • Build repository of mental health resources and update on a consistent basis., • Refine intake process and assessments as needed., • Perform accountability tasks related to the job, including compiling and maintaining all necessary records., • Conduct assessments including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, and identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses., • Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts and completes clinical notes in a timely manner through Theranest platform., • Run periodic reports on Theranest as a took to support clinicians during supervision., • Prepare reports as needed in collaboration with the leadership team., • Conduct Internal Review of charts to ensure that charts meet AAFSC clinical standard., • Assist Program director with program development., • Co-lead grants with Senior Director and ensure that deliverables are being met by supporting the clinicians., • Maintain supervision notes for each supervision conducted with clinicians and interns., • Support clinicians to increase group therapy and community workshops., • Conduct community outreach to increase referrals for MH clinic as well as other intern AAFSC programs., • Coordinate with universities to successfully run the internship program., • Create strategic plans to increase utilization of mental health services on a consistent basis and decrease no shows., • Assist staff in collection of outcome data and pre-and-post assessments., • Conduct clinical sessions in the office, in client home as needed, and virtually as needed. Team Leadership • Identify the key capabilities needed to perform staff roles and use available resources to ensure that the right people are in the right positions., • Manage and delegate responsibilities involved in day-to-day operations to allow for efficient and streamlined programming; provide ownership of tasks to team members within a culture of accountability., • Communicate regularly with staff & interns on performance; review and evaluate staff & interns to make recommendations for staff changes as necessary., • Coach and mentor all assigned staff members & interns while giving constructive feedback as appropriate., • Be open to and respond appropriately to positive and negative feedback; encourage others to express their ideas and opinions., • Motivate, develop and retain staff & interns, providing them with opportunities for professional growth., • Responsible for the direct supervision and coaching of assigned team members & MSW, MHC or MFT interns., • Must ensure that all staff training needs are continually met. Collaboration & Partnerships • Proactively network and build relationships with community resources (e.g., community groups, employers, institutions) to support the goals of the program and the organization and ensure cooperation amongst service providers., • Involve other stakeholders in problem-solving and decision-making to gain buy-in and alignment., • Represent the organization confidently in interactions with funders, community groups, participants and other key stakeholders. Other duties and responsibilities • Participate in AAFSC meetings and trainings, as well as any off-site meetings and trainings assigned by supervisor., • Perform other duties assigned as necessary by Director of Community Health and Well-Being. BACKGROUND AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS • Individual must hold a LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, Ph.D, PsyD, DSW., • Demonstrates commitment to being trauma informed and maintaining a therapeutic environment and community that promotes safety and nonviolence as the basis for all we do with clients and staff., • Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of trauma-informed practices, including emotional intelligence, effective communication, understanding of impact of trauma on development, strengths-based and person-centered practice, resilience focus and commitment to growth and change., • A background in evidence-based practice and working with teams to incorporate evidence- based practices into case and program practice is highly desirable., • Demonstrates cultural competency or a willingness to learn about the cultural backgrounds of our community members, many of whom identify as Arab, Middle Eastern, North African Muslim and/or South Asian (AMENAMSA)., • Fosters a strengths-based, trauma-informed, accountable, committed and motivated environment., • Excellent writing skills; strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills., • Able to properly and accurately maintain electronic case notes and filing systems., • Must be able to exercise initiative, independent good judgment, flexibility, discretion, and solid decision-making., • Positive, can-do attitude with ability to hit the ground running., • Must be able to maintain client confidentiality., • Must be able to work collaboratively with all layers of the organization., • Passion for AAFSC’s mission and vision., • U.S. Work Authorization required. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Powered by JazzHR Z1ZTLe1RWP

Job Description JOB TITLE: Frontline Advocate (Staten Island Location) EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time REPORTS TO: Program Director LOCATION: Staten Island Family Justice Center SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm fully on-site SALARY: $58,500.27 annually ABOUT AAFSC: For over 30 years, the Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) has proudly served immigrants and refugees. We help children stay safe, families remain together, and newcomers navigate life in New York City. While our doors are open to all, AAFSC has expertise in serving Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, Muslim, and South Asian communities. Job Summary: The NYC Family Justice Centers (FJCs) are an initiative of the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence to reduce barriers faced by survivors of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV). GBV can include intimate partner and family violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. The NYC Family Justice Centers are co‐located multidisciplinary service centers providing vital social services, civil legal, and criminal justice assistance for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence and their children—all under one roof. Arab American Family Support Center is co-located at the FJCs and partners with the Mayor’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, and other civil legal and community-based organizations to provide a safe and welcoming place for victims to receive various services. AAFSCNY staff at the FJC provides crisis intervention, case management services, advocacy, information and referrals, and practical assistance to survivors, providing client-centered safety assessments and risk management plans. Clients will be greeted by the Front-Line Advocates at the Reception Desk in the Hospitality Suite. The Front-Line Advocates will check clients in for a scheduled appointment or briefly assess a walk-in client’s initial reason for the visit, help determine the appropriate next steps and monitor the Hospitality Suite and waiting areas to ensure that client needs in the front of the FJC’s are being met. Essential Duties: Staff the Reception Desk welcome all clients to the FJC in a respectful and friendly way and use telephonic interpretation, as needed. Answer the telephone and provide information and referrals as needed. Call back voicemails left on the FJC’s main phone line and do virtual screenings as needed. Provide clients with FJC-related documents as directed by ENDGBV/FJC administrative staff, explain the mission and operations of the FJC and what services are available. If it is determined that a client is not eligible for FJC services, provide service referrals and warm hand-offs/linkages. If the client has children eligible to use the FJC Children’s Room, explain the option of the Children’s Room and contact the FJC Children’s Room staff to register the child into the room. Coordinate and manage client flow, including notifying on-site staff when clients arrive for appointments (via phone, Instant Message (IM) or in person), determining appropriate next steps for an effective client visit, assisting on-site staff with scheduling future appointments for clients, directly linking clients to additional on-site and off-site services and assessing urgent client needs and notifying appropriate personnel to address such needs. Maintain communication with clients while in the front reception areas and hospitality suites to answer questions, provide information, provide updates about estimated wait times and assist with practical needs, including but not limited to, making copies of important documents, accessing public computers, and accessing the FJC food pantry, clothing closet and MetroCard’s. Monitor the Hospitality Suite and Reception areas to ensure materials are updated and well organized and that the space is organized and inform FJC administrative staff if any reception area client supplies are running low. Notify and maintain communication with FJC administrative staff and AAFSC supervisor if a client is distressed if a client asks to speak to a supervisor and/or if the client is experiencing a physical or mental health emergency. Work collaboratively with the reception staff at the relevant FJC’s District Attorney’s Office to refer appropriate clients and make appointments for those clients, as needed. Enter client information into the FJC client application (aka database) daily and track additional data or client needs as requested by ENDGBV/FJC administrative staff. Provide clients with information about special events and programs and assist with client registration for those events, as appropriate. Support ENDGBV’s ongoing efforts to solicit client feedback regarding FJC operations including notifying all clients of their opportunity to complete a client satisfaction survey after every FJC visit and contacting clients after their visits to the FJC’s to complete the surveys and reconnect them to any needed follow-up services as appropriate; Provide coverage for the Client Navigators, as needed. Maintain a respectful demeanor with partner staff and clients. Adhere to AAFSC and FJC confidentiality practices and protocols; and Other tasks that enhance the mission of the FJCs, as mutually agreed upon by AAFSC and ENDGBV. Background & Position Requirements: Associate degree and relevant work experience or at least three (3) years of relevant work experience (i.e. experience working with survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, providing advocacy services and/or customer service) as well as an understanding of the dynamics and complexities of domestic and gender based-violence, the systems that impact survivor’s lives, and a demonstrated commitment to utilizing trauma-informed engagement practices with survivors of domestic and gender based violence. Bilingual or multi-lingual fluency required. Arabic, Russian, Spanish, or Uzbek skills strongly preferred. Must understand the dynamics and complexities of domestic and gender-based violence, the complex systems that impact survivor’s lives, the effects of childhood and adult trauma on survivors and a demonstrated commitment to utilizing trauma-informed, client centered engagement and intervention practices with survivors of domestic and gender-based violence Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary, diverse team, maintaining a healthy work environment that encourages equity, professionalism, respect, diversity and continuous professional growth and improvement. Commitment to delivering services grounded within a racial equity lens that centers the impact of race, gender and other identities on a client’s willingness and ability to access services. U.S. Work Authorization required. All prospective job candidates must meet screening requirements of both AAFSC and the Family Justice Centers, which may include a background check, finger printing and State Central Registry clearance. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. #LI-onsite Powered by JazzHR Fry6M3SIhA

Job Description JOB TITLE: Director of Legal Services EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer LOCATION: Downtown Brooklyn SALARY: $90,000 - 100,000/annually ABOUT AAFSC: The Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) is a non-profit organization that has proudly served immigrants and refugees for over 30 years. We provide an array of social services to help children stay safe, families remain together, and newcomers navigate life in New York City. While our doors are open to all, AAFSC has expertise in serving Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, Muslim, and South Asian communities. AAFSC's legal services focus primarily on immigration consultations, USCIS applications, referrals, and Know Your Rights trainings. The Director of Legal Services will build upon this foundation while helping AAFSC assess opportunities to expand services, strengthen representation, and respond to emerging community needs. JOB SUMMARY: The Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) seeks an experienced and mission-driven attorney to serve as Director of Legal Services. We are looking for a legal leader who is passionate about immigrant rights and interested in growing a community-based immigration legal services program at a critical moment for immigrant communities. The Director of Legal Services will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of AAFSC's immigration legal services program. The Director will supervise a small but growing team (currently one part-time attorney and one Legal Services Manager), provide direct legal services to clients, oversee program operations, strengthen partnerships across New York City's immigration legal services landscape, and help shape the direction of the program. The ideal candidate is an immigration law generalist. They will be comfortable advising clients on a wide range of immigration-related matters, providing direct representation where appropriate, and leveraging referral networks when specialized expertise is needed. This Director will report to the Chief Executive Officer and work closely with program leaders across the organization to ensure legal services are integrated into AAFSC's broader continuum of support. The Director will also collaborate with AAFSC’s Assistant Executive Director who oversees community engagement and has longstanding expertise and familiarity with legal service needs in the communities AAFSC serves. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Leadership and Management • Provide leadership, management, and strategic direction for AAFSC's Legal Services Program., • Supervise and support legal services staff., • Oversee legal intake, case management, and client service workflows as well as data collection and reporting systems to ensure high-quality, efficient, and client-centered services., • Ensure effective stewardship of programmatic grants, including compliance with funder requirements, achievement of program deliverables, and collaboration with development staff on fundraising, grant proposals, reporting, and funder engagement., • Serve as a thought partner to organizational leadership on the future direction of AAFSC's legal services work, leveraging insights on community needs, emerging immigration trends, and policy developments., • Contribute to organizational planning efforts and cross-department initiatives that advance AAFSC's mission. Legal Representation and Community Education • Conduct immigration legal consultations, assess eligibility for benefits and relief, identify appropriate legal pathways, and provide client-centered legal advice, guidance, pro se assistance, referrals, or representation as appropriate., • Manage an independent caseload of immigration matters, including affirmative benefits and deportation defense cases. Depending on need and capacity, legal activities may include:, • Filing immigration applications and petitions, including naturalization, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, humanitarian relief, work authorization, TPS, DACA, SIJS, asylum, and consular processing matters, • Filing applications for asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), U and T visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers of inadmissibility, motions to reopen, and appeals, • Representing clients in bond hearings, parole proceedings, and removal defense cases, • Provide immigration-related training to AAFSC staff across programs. Partnerships and Community Engagement • Conduct community outreach, legal clinics, Know Your Rights training, community forums, workshops, town halls, and other public education initiatives., • Cultivate relationships with legal service providers, advocacy organizations, bar associations, law firms, pro bono partners, and community-based organizations., • Represent AAFSC in coalitions, working groups, and external forums dedicated to immigrant rights., • Strengthen referral pathways to ensure clients can access specialized legal representation and complementary services., • Partner with communications staff to develop educational materials, public information campaigns, and resources that help community members understand their rights and navigate the immigration system. Other Duties and Responsibilities • Participate in AAFSC meetings and internal and external training., • Perform other duties as assigned. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Required • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction., • Minimum of three (3) years of relevant immigration law experience, including working directly with clients., • Broad knowledge of the U.S. immigration legal system and experience advising clients across a range of immigration matters., • Experience supervising staff, managing projects, or leading legal initiatives., • Excellent written, verbal, and public presentation skills., • Ability to balance direct client service responsibilities with program management and strategic planning., • Commitment to serving immigrant, refugee, and historically marginalized communities., • Job contingent on pre-employment background check., • U.S. Work Authorization required. Preferred • Experience managing or building a legal services program., • Experience handling or supervising more complex immigration matters, including humanitarian relief applications, waivers, appeals, removal-related matters, or other advanced immigration cases., • Familiarity with New York City's immigration legal services landscape., • Strong understanding of nonprofit program operations, including data tracking, compliance, reporting, and grant-funded services., • Experience developing community education initiatives and Know Your Rights programming., • Fluency in Arabic preferred; proficiency in additional community languages is a plus. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Powered by JazzHR b5s0q9kY74

Our client is a U.S incorporated company with operations in 16 African countries and is one of the first to bring cryptocurrency and related financial infrastructure products and services to Africa. Their mission is to make cryptocurrency/blockchain and other FinTech products and services more accessible and affordable than ever before. Our client's vision strives to form a committed team of forward-thinkers who collectively create a supportive, welcoming, and highly innovative environment for all. Job Type: Full-time | Remote Requirements • 5+ Years of experience in a VP Finance or CFO role, • Experience working in a finance role within a multi-jurisdictional company (including African jurisdictions) and actively participating in group consolidation exercises., • Earlier experience working in the audit function of a Big 4 accounting firm or at a bulge bracket investment bank with exposure to the financial services industry., • Experience living and working in sub-Saharan Africa, • Experience working in the United States and/or UK/Europe, • University education in the United States and/or UK/Europe, • Working knowledge or familiarity with cryptocurrency and other financial services (e.g. payment services, remittance, etc.), • Experience with transfer pricing and withholding tax issues, • Outstanding financial acumen blended with business partnership and leadership skills, • Proven track record of financial performance and of being a strong business partner, • Exhibit outstanding critical thinking skills, including the ability develop and continually revise the company's financial model, analyze data, identify trends, pinpoint problems and root causes, ask probing questions and develop innovative solutions, • Passion and proven ability to cultivate top talent, build, and lead diverse, cross-departmental and cross-boarder teams, • Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a team of professionals to meet the strategic business needs, • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with leaders to develop and execute plans, • Excellent communicator and change leader, • Preferred: Experience with a venture-funded, high growth FinTech or financial services start-up, • Experience supporting venture capital financings, • Familiarity with the IPO process, listed company financial reporting, and M&A transactions, • Fluent in English and French Responsibilities: • Report to the CEO and serve as a member of the company's Executive Team, with responsibility for all aspects of the Finance function., • Continue to build out an internal and external finance and accounting team in Africa, • Improve and automate FP&A processes, as well as KPI and financial performance reporting against company targets and goals, • Assist with the design of internal processes, systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information, • Manage liquidity in both fiat currency and cryptocurrencies, • Oversee the production of accurate financial statements, • Oversee the audit process for numerous subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions, • Make sure all financial data adheres to current tax laws and regulations, • Serve as the primary interface with our external auditor, • Maintain a strong financial control environment in compliance with all applicable jurisdictional requirements, • Challenge the status quo with ideas to drive internal efficiencies and growth in revenue based upon solid data analysis If you are interested, please send your application via our website or Job Link! We look forward to hearing from you! Black Pen Recruitment is a global recruitment agency that targets European, African and American Markets with headquarters based in Malta (Europe) and Cape Town (South Africa).

The Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) is a leading center for the study of the culture, history, and politics of the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. Our faculty of distinguished scholars and outstanding teachers represents some of the most innovative and influential figures in their fields. Our approach to learning stresses a knowledge of languages and intellectual traditions, but the subjects we explore cover a range of fields from literature and the history of ideas to contemporary history and politics. Reporting to the Director of Academic Administration and Finance (DAAF), the Financial Assistant provides administrative and finance support for the department. Responsibilities • Reviews and processes invoices from internal vendors and external suppliers and prepares service contracts., • Oversees maintenance and repair of office equipment, monitors inventory, and orders office supplies., • Initiates routine work orders to facilities management as needed., • Coordinates payment of hotel bills and travel reimbursements for conference attendees and processes check requests and online travel expense reports., • Reconciles departmental purchasing cards on a monthly basis to ensure accurate distribution of costs., • Serves as the point person for inquiries from faculty and students and conveys routine and complex information regarding University and Arts & Sciences financial programs, procedures, and regulations, working with the Business Manager to ensure compliance., • Reconciles vendor payments, checks for duplicate payments, reviews processed invoices to validate account distribution, and carries out other analyses and reconciliations as directed., • Resolves any processing issues with vendors, managers, and central Procurement., • Assists the Business Manager with monthly account reconciliation, fiscal year closing, monitoring faculty research and other departmental accounts to avoid overspending, and producing financial reports and budgets for the Chair and DAAF as needed., • Hires and processes payroll for student casual and work-study employees., • Updates the Departmental Webpage and coordinates social media publicity., • Assists the Director of Undergraduate Studies with the publication of the Departmental Newsletter. Minimum Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent., • Three years of related experience required. Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of Columbia University's accounting systems (ARC) and reports., • Some college preferred. Other Requirements • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills., • Ability to maintain high confidentiality and professionalism with a client focus., • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)., • Knowledge of or ability to gain proficiency with Columbia-specific financial accounting systems such as ARC., • Must have PC skills, knowledge of Dreamweaver or other website creation software and experience with social media., • Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills., • Attention to detail, research, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills., • Self-starter, a fast learner who can work independently under limited supervision., • Capable of displaying patience, diplomacy, and tact under pressure., • Ability to navigate and work well in an interactive team environment. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.