Finance Manager (FM) at Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (JHU-CCP) seeks for experienced and qualified candidates to work for the following position for the USAID-funded Health Communication Capacity Collaborative (HC3)-Nigeria project.

The overall goal of HC3-Nigeria is to support the Government of Nigeria (GoN), US government (USG) implementing partners, and local communication and behavior change professionals to design, produce and implement high quality, impactful social and behavior change communication (SBCC) interventions for malaria. In particular, HC3 is responsible for three key technical areas;
1.) Increasing capacity of the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) Advocacy, Communication, Social Mobilization (ACSM) unit to provide technical leadership in SBCC,
2.) increasing capacity of State ACSM units to provide technical leadership in SBCC in two or more states (Akwa Ibom and Kebbi, initially), and
3.) contributing to increased practice of key malaria preventive and treatment behaviors among caregivers of children under live, pregnant women, and the general population. In particular, HC3 will develop GoN structures that support effective SBCC through knowledge sharing, coordination, and technical leadership, while cultivating the capacity of local researchers and implementers to meet GoN needs in designing, production, implementation, and evaluation.

JHU-CCP is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Finance Manager (FM)

Location: Abuja
Duration: One year with possible extension
Terms of Employment: Contract

Job Description

• The Finance Manager (FM) will provide financial, contractual, and administrative oversight and project reporting for the USAID funded HC3 project in Nigeria under the guidance and mentorship of the Program Director and HC3 Technical Advisor.
• The position reports directly to the Program Director and requires a local Nigerian with financial and operational experience in an international public health setting.

Specific Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage JHUCCP HC3 Remote Imprest Fund (RIF) and monthly reporting and reconciliation to JHUCCP Headquarters.
• Maintain all financial documents, including payroll, tax deducted from staff salaries (PAYE) and Withholding Tax remittances to Nigeria Revenue Authority, and ensure that tax returns are wade as per USAID and JHUCCP requirements.
• Ensure field office compliance with financial management systems as per USAID and JHUCCP requirements.
• Provide technical assistance, including site visits, to aub grarilees to ensure proper financial management ot sub awards and timely submission of required financial reports.
• Monitor tIre Local Nigerian Naira account and the Foreign Currency Denominated account (USD$), making reconciliations and transfers for the approval of the Program Director.
• Maintaining the security and accountability of the petty cash on hand.
• Process disbursements along with monthly salary and other benefits. medical allowance for each HC3 staff members on the project.
• Liaise with banking officials to assure timely transactions and receipt of banking information on HC3 Bank accounts operations.
• Conduct financial monitoring visits to partner organizations and providing financial training.
• Develop financial tracking systems with the JHUCCP Finance Analyst for accurate project activities and donor reporting.
• Assist the Program Director to manage financial tracking and projections for programs and activities, based on work plans and budgets.
• Assist office staff and grantess in the preparation of budgets and financial plans.
• Provide financial logistical support to staff during field visits and workshops.
• Maintain operational filing system of all financial related documents.
• Gather information on costs when required for budgeting purposes.
• Frequent monitoring the capturing of financial data into QuickBooks.
• Sending the QuickBooks files and the financial supporting hard documents to the RIF Administrator in Baltimore.
• Performs other finance and other administrative functions as stay be assigned by the Program Director and JHUCCP as relates to HC3 Project in Nigeria.

Management:

• Supervise/assist the State Finance-Admin Officers in the following duties:
• Preparing of the financial reports and documents for home office and donors.
• Processing and recording of checks and disbursements on a regular basis, including verifying the accuracy of invoices and supporting documents.
• Planning and making disbursements of funds to recipients in the states.
• Distribution /reconciliation of financial advances to support programs sctivitiee.
• Preparation of the local consultancy and Purchase Orders.
• Preparation of local consultant financial reports and liquidations.
• Petty Cash disbursement and management.
  

Requirements

• A graduate degree in Accounting, or Banking and Finance is required. Master's degree and/or a Professional qualification in Accounting could be an added advantage.
• Four years relevant experience in financial sort operational oversight of development programs.
• Previous experience working with USAID funded projects preferred. Familiarity with USAID policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Quickbooks (or a related) Accounting Software is required. Audit experience may be an added advantage.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public, and/or donors.
• Ability to work in fast-paced dynamic environment with multiple partners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  

Application Closing Date
1st April, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter identifying the position you are interested in and provide Curriculum Vitae to: [email protected]

Note: Subject line must include: "HC3 Malaria Nigeria Hiring/(and position applying for)" (Only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.)