Posted on Fri 08th Mar, 2019 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
The Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC) is an initiative of a partnership program of the World Bank with the help of the Government of Nigeria. It was launched in September 2018, as the first the Climate Technology Programs (CTP) being established in Nigeria to support green growth through strengthening domestic capacity and financing for the transfer, development and deployment of innovative climate solutions.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance & Operations Manager
Location: Ajah, Lagos
Department: Finance & Administration Team
Function: Ensuring organisational effectiveness by providing leadership in financial & operational functions
Reports to: Chief Executive
Manages Office: Coordinator Contract Type: Six months to Full time permanent contract
Probation period: Six months during which notice period is one month on either side
Role Purpose/ Impact
To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the organisation by providing leadership in:
All financial matters, including budget development, planning & reporting; managing the accounts, payroll and financial reporting of project funded activities and grant giving programmes
All operational matters, including managing HR requirements and overseeing activities to ensure safe and cost-effective management
To work as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) to contribute financial and operational expertise in the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, practices, funding proposals and applications
To interact with the Board of Directors, Finance & Staffing Committees, by providing financial reports and information to ensure sound financial and operational governance
To work closely with the Stakeholder Management Team to provide financial and operational monitoring and controls on all programmes of work and activities, including producing reports and overseeing analysis of data and budget administration
Key Accountabilities
Improve operational systems, processes and policies -- specifically, better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organisational planning
Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between
operational support and programme development & delivery
Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence
Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls
Management of budget in coordination with the Chief Executive
Development of individual programme budgets
Invoicing to funding sources, including calculation of completed units of service
Payroll management, including tabulation of accrued employee benefits
Organisation of fiscal documents
Regular meetings with the Chief Executive around fiscal planning & development
Servicing of the Finance Committee and Staffing Committee
Line manage Office Coordinator as head of Finance & Administration Team
Responsibilities by Function
Financial Management, Planning & Analysis:
Lead annual budgeting and planning process for annual budget with the CEO
Be responsible for Accounting policy and governance
Cash flow management and liquidity (specifically relating to Company Finance Policy)
Develop and manage annual budget
Lead of production of monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of financial performance against budget & cash flow, financial and operational goals
Develop long-range forecasts and maintain long-range financial plans
Develop, maintain and monitor all fundraising and accounting systems and procedures capturing all pledges, billings and receipts and for the recording of all revenue transactions, recommend and implement improvements to systems
Prepare draft audit accounts and be a liaison with the externally appointed auditor
Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for the organisation including reports to the Finance Committee & Staffing Committees and Board
Service the Finance Committee & Staffing Committee
Lead on short and long-term financial and managerial reporting
Oversee day to day processing of accounts
Reconcile monthly activity, generating year-end reports, and fulfil tax related requirements
Manage month end and year-end closure procedures
Provide financial management of all project funded activities and programmes
Work with CEO on budgetary elements of funding applications and bids
Maintain archival and financial administrative files
Manage payroll, pension scheme, employee benefits and organisational insurance
Manage bank accounts to ensure sufficient liquid funds whilst investing surplus cash
Ensure that accounting requests are resolved and communicated in a timely manner to internal and external parties
Act as the Company Secretary, including organising all statutory returns: VAT, PAYE and Companies House reporting (annual return)
Operational Effectiveness:
Coordinate strategy (on behalf of CEO) to realise ambitions set out in the Corporate Plan
Oversee management of all operational functions
Be responsible for HR, increasing effectiveness and efficiency
Oversee IT & Premises as well as coordination and communication between all operational functions
Drive initiatives in the management team and organisationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence.
Organisational Leadership:
Contribute to short & long-term organisational planning and strategy in support of the NCIC
Risk Management:
Serve as primary liaison to legal counsel in addressing legal issues e.g. copyright, antitrust, governing instruments, partnerships, licensing etc.
Oversee organizational insurance policies
Contribute to the review and update of the Risk Register
Maintain and review all office policies and procedures, including Health & safety, environmental and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
Experience
At least 3 years in Financial & Operations Management
Strong background and work in Development Finance with industry standard certifications
Not-for -profit accounting and annual reporting using industry standard reporting frameworks
Budget development and oversight
Project coordination
Personal Competencies:
Team Player
Communication (Oral and Written)
Prioritisation and conflict management
People management & leadership skills
Collaboration
Drive for Success
Influencing
Technical Competencies:
Sage (Line 50) and other operational Accounting software
MS Office; including Outlook, Access, Word & Excel
Knowledge of VAT, tax and other compliance implications of non and for-profit status.
Remuneration Package
Not-for-Profit related.
Application Closing Date
Monday, 11th March, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and inquiries relating to the TOR to: [email protected]