Director of Finance, Grants & Strategic Funding

About ACES

The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES) is a high-impact, pan-African platform advancing sustainable cooling solutions to support climate resilience, food systems, public health, and economic development.

Operating at the intersection of innovation, capacity building, and investment, ACES combines:

• A pan-African Institute for training and certification
• An INGO platform delivering donor-funded programmes
• A growing commercial and investment arm supporting scalable solutions

ACES is now entering a critical phase of growth—transitioning from donor dependence towards a financially sustainable and investment-ready institution.

Role Overview

Position: Director of Finance, Grants & Strategic Funding

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Reports to: Executive Director

Role Purpose

The Director of Finance, Grants & Strategic Funding will lead ACES' financial function, ensuring strong financial governance, effective grant management, and the development of sustainable revenue and financing strategies. This role will play a central part in positioning ACES as a financially resilient and investment-ready platform, supporting both programme delivery and long-term growth. The Director will lead a growing finance and grants team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Control

• Lead overall financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and transaction management
• Develop and manage budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow planning
• Monitor financial performance and ensure adequate liquidity
• Prepare high-quality monthly and annual financial reports for management and Board oversight
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Lead audit processes, including statutory and donor audits