Senior Finance and Administration Manager at Abt Associates

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in nearly 40 countries.

Abt Associates is recruiting for the position below:

Job Title: Senior Finance and Administration Manager

Location: Lagos, NG

Description
The Senior Finance and Administration Manager has primary responsibility for effective and efficient financial and administrative management of the SHOPS Nigeria project in accordance with Abt policies, USAID guidelines/protocols/ regulations and Nigerian laws. S/he supervises a team of 1 Accounting officer and 2 Administration Officers.
Reporting to the Chief of Party and working closely with colleagues in Nigeria and the Finance and Contracts Analyst in Bethesda.

Responsibilities

• Develop/update local financial, administrative and organizational procedures in accordance with Abt policies, USAlD guidelines/protocols/regulations and Nigerian laws.
• Ensure compliance with USAlD contractual and reporting requirements.
• Lead development of project budgets and forecasts; track, analyze and report expenditures
• as required to the project team, home office and USA] D.
• Brief, train, supervise and support staff in their financial activities/responsibilities.
• Ensure that the financial, human resources, procurement and administrative management of the Nigeria SHOPS project are in accordance with policies and guidelines. Supervise, and by exception perform, activities of the Accounts and Administration Managers.
• Lead an procurement, sub-contracting or grant making activities. Support program managers in tracking and ensuring compliance of sub-contracts and sub-grants. Review deliverables and approve payments.
• Manage Human Resource functions such as preparing job descriptions, recruitment, plans tor staff development and personnel appraisal process.
• Liaise with local legal counsel to ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Work with technology consultants and advise on office automation and information technology needs for the office.

Main Responsibilities

• Development of vendor panels, selection of vendors
• Payments to suppliers and personnel, travel reimbursements and wages(pay roll).
• Deduction and deposit of taxes, provident fund, audits, etc.
• Monthly closure of bookkeeping & balance accounts.
• Management and maintenance of all project property, Infrastructure and offices.
• General office management (rental, utilities, ticketing, local transport, general upkeep of the office, housekeeping) and procurement for the office.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree required, Master degree preferred in Finance/ Business/Management/Administration or equivalent from a reputed institute.
• 10+) years' of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to support smooth and rapid implementation of project activities while being compliant to policies and guidelines.
• At least 10 years of experience in managing finance administration and procurement for development projects,
• Substantial USAID project management experience and extensive knowledge of FARs and AlDARs is required.
• Excellent writing, computer and organizational skills.
• Successful track record as a senior manager in Finance and Administration.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Nigeria and abroad.
• Fluency in English is a must.
  

Application Closing Date
16th May, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and resume/CV's to: shopsnigeriajobs@abtassoc.com using the job position as the subject of the mail.