Director of Finance and Administration at Pathfinder International

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do-believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services - from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Finance and Administration

Job Ref 2015-22
Location: Nigeria
Job Type Full-time

Program Overview

• Pathfinder seeks a Director of Finance and Administration for the anticipated RMNCH project in Nigeria.
• The purpose of the project is to increase access to and uptake of high quality Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) services in Nigeria.
• This project will contribute to state-level reduction in under-five and maternal mortality, and to increased capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support access to primary health care.
• The project will work closely with and support state governments, while strengthening their capacity in developing a robust plan for the health sector annually and provide support for its implementation.

Position Purpose

• The Director of Finance and Administration provides leadership and managerial oversight of the administrative, financial and operational aspects of the RMNCH project in Nigeria.
• S/he oversees the day-to-day work of the project and is responsible for the effective use and deployment of staff and financial resources to achieve project targets.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management:

• Oversee the project’s management of financial functions ensuring donor/contract compliance.
• Develop and prepare budget forecasts and manage expenses within approved budget.
• Develop and maintain appropriate systems and cost-effective, timely procedures and controls such as cash management, vendor payments, and budgeting to properly disburse, account, budget, and report funds.
• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and submission of regular financial statements and other cost reports to headquarters and USAID, including providing guidance to project staff and partners.
• Report on financial results and approve monthly/quarterly operating plans and reports.
• Assist the COP in the successful implementation of the project including the timely completion of high-quality, budget forecast and financial statements.
• In collaboration with Human Resources department, identify, select, manage performance of, and mentor finance and administrative staff ensuring professional growth and development as well as capacity building.
• Oversee subgrantees/subcontractors ensuring adherence to donor, organizational, and host country policies and build capacity of local organizations to become successful and sustainable quality service providers.
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance team and Senior Management team; assess any changes necessary.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to members of senior management team.

Administration & Operations Management:

• Provide leadership and management during project start-up and close-out with regard to the project office, bank account, operations and logistics, staff administration, telecommunications etc.
• Implement administrative and financial operations of the program, ensuring compliance with agency standards and practices, local laws and donor policy and contract provisions.
• Manage funds at local bank account and approve expenditures in accordance with Pathfinder and donor procedures, cost principles, and regulations.
• Develop management policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, quality, and all resources are in place, adhered to, and in compliance with local laws, donor rules and regulations.
• Contract and manage local individuals/organizations for identified tasks according to donor and agency procedures; negotiate consultancy agreements, provide training and/or develop capacity of local partners.
• Ensure that security guidelines and procedures are established, maintained, updated regularly and adhered to by the project team. Monitor the security situation and provide leadership for staff in emergencies.
• Protect the organization’s resources and assets and ensure efficient usage in accordance with project goals.
• Establish information technology systems and operational facilities to support project staff and programming.
• Assist COP in addressing financial and operational issues related to the project.

Basic Requirements

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial and grants management, with a minimum of 5 years direct international work experience with senior-level responsibility for project administration and finance.
• Proven expertise in finance, accounting and auditing, including automated financial systems, as well as results-oriented grants management, including financial planning, monitoring of grant compliance and management and establishment of internal controls.
• Proven ability to function effectively with multiple host-country counterparts in both the public and NGO sectors.
• Experience managing USAID contracts and overseeing international and local subcontractors and grantees.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-million dollar, donor-funded programs through development of cost-efficient budgeting, management of appropriate spending to support project impact, and regular monitoring of financials for programmatic revisions and accurate, timely reporting.
• Demonstrated ability in analyzing financial documents, projections, expenditures, and accruals.
• Ability to translate financial concepts and to effectively collaborate with programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
• Proven ability to manage, motivate, and mentor staff at all levels and create a positive team environment.
• Experience working with complex programs involving short deadlines, multiple tasks, in coordination with multiple partners, to achieve expected results.
• Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English required.
• Strong computer skills in accounting software systems and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Familiarity with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in Nigeria.
• In-country travel to field operations required with occasional travel to headquarters as necessary.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: This is a five year position contingent upon project award and funding.