Posted on Thu 14th Mar, 2019 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Finance Manager
Requisition: 2018202205 Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Brief
FHI 360 is currently seeking a qualified Finance Manager for the upcoming five-year DFID Nigeria Health Investment programme.
Key Responsibilities
Manage finance-related and operations aspects of the project.
Establish and maintain sound and transparent accounting and fiscal control procedures for financial, sub-award and operations aspects of programme
Ensure compliance of financial and operations systems with FHI 360 policies and procedures, DFID rules and regulation, terms and conditions, award requirements, and Government of Nigeria’s laws.
Develop, analyze and monitor program budgets; monitor and track obligations and expenditures against budgets
Advise the Finance and Administration Director regularly on financial matters
Provide technical assistance, as needed, to local partners on financial compliance and reporting
Prepare and submit periodic financial and accrual reports to DFID as required by the contract
Contribute to the development of high-quality work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by DFID
Liaise with internal and external auditors in the review of project financial management
Supervise other project-based finance and accounting staff
Minimum Requirements
Master's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is strongly preferred; or a Bachelor’s accounting degree with 10 years’ experience.
8+ years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, including overseeing the finance and operations of equally large and complex projects.
2+ years’ experience working in a developing country; Nigeria experience is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with HMG rules and regulations for commercial contracts is required.
Knowledge in generally-accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control principles.
Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing budgets of $50 million dollars or larger
Relevant skills in automated accounting software systems and database spreadsheets;
Experience building capacity in financial management of community-based organizations and implementing partners;
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with NGO partners, community-based organizations and international donor agencies.
Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of financial management expertise
Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume work flow
Relevant computer software skills and familiarity with accounting software (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office)
Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:
Core benefits:
Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
Dental insurance
Vision coverage
Group life and AD&D insurance
Health savings account
Long-term disability
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Dependent life insurance
Business travel insurance
Supplemental personal accident insurance
Supplemental disability
Life insurance
Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
403(b) retirement plan
Pension plan
Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):
Note: The above job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.