EFInA Nigeria: Operations Manager

Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) is recruiting for Operations Manager.

We are an independent, professional non-profit company established in 2008 that supports innovation in order to create better access to formal fmancial' services and a more inclusive financial sector in Nigeria.

We focus on three key area:

• Creating and disseminating credible market information on the Nigerian financial sector
• Supporting projects which will augment the development of Innovative Inclusive Financial Services for the unbanked and under-banked through our Innovation Fund
• Engaging in policy related advocacy and catalyzing the banking industry to promote financial inclusion

To complement our existing team qf professionals, we are seeking to fill the following vacancies:

Job Title: Operations Manager

Required Experience:
A minimum of 7 (seven) years experience in Admin, Financial and HR (operations) within a structured corporate organisation. Experience of donor funded operations in an international environment is an advantage.
 
Job Responsibilities:
The main focus of the job is to manage all administrative related functions for the company and ensure maximum efficiency across the company's operations. Reporting to the CEO, the Operations Manager will be responsible for:

• Operations and Office Managment, Planning, analysing and organising office operations to ensure maximum efficiency enabling EFInA to meet its deadlines, within budget and to our high quality standards-Reviewing and implementing new operational systems and processes, including reporting and filing systems
• Developing and implementing an efficient project monitoring and reporting system for all projects to ensure compliance with overall objectives and deadlines
• Managing our human resource supervision, including staff training, recruitment and facilitating team building session

Admin and finance

• Compiling quarerly worK plans tor all employees.
• Supervising the EFInA finance and admm tean1 to ensure maximum operational effectiveness
• Managing procurement and renewing contracts with suppliers and contractors for specialized operational services (office and equipment maintenance, leT, insurance, utility companies, etc.)
• Managing financial systems, including implementing a standardized expense claims process, ensuring that EFInA's financial policies, procedures and controls are aligned with the donors requirements and providing assistance during annual audits, in conjunction with the Finance Department

Key Qualifications and Skills required:

• A degree in Business Administration, Management, Fmance, Economics or related field is required
• A Masters degree or similar professional certification will be an added advantage
• At least seven years working experience in finance, procurement and administration, preferably in an international environment
• Fully conversant with policies, procedures and regulations of donor-funded progratnmes
• Proficient in Microsoft program') (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access, Project)
• Familiarity with the accounting reporting software Tally 9 will be an advantage
• Excellentconununication(verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask at1d work independently towards meeting tight deadlines within a multi-cultural team 
• Self starter with an enterprising attitude who is able to motivate a team
• High ethical standards

Application Deadline
29th October, 2010

Method of Application
Qualified candidates should email a cover letter explaining their suitability for the relevant position, CV and. three references to [email protected]  by 5 pm on 29 October 2010. Kindly state the title of the job you are applying for in the subject of your emaIl.