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Breakthrough RESEARCH/Nigeria (B-R/N) project is under the global Breakthrough RESEARCH (B-R) project which is a USAID-funded initiative to generate research and evaluation evidence to inform USAID/Nigeria’s investments in social behavior change (SBC) programming.
We are seeking professionals to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Contract Full-Time
Assignment Length: 4 years, dependent on funding
Jobs Supervised: Office Assistant and Driver
Responsibilities
Provide financial accounting and management support, including preparation of monthly office expense reports in accordance with required format.
Monitor systems of internal control to safeguard the project assets and lead the process of implementing financial accounting procedures.
Serve as Country Office Manager, overseeing the financial, administrative, and logistic needs of the project office.
Work closely with Project Director and senior technical staff to prepare the Council annual program planning and budget (PPB). Provide assistance to Project Director and technical officers during PPB process.
Work closely with Council Headquarters to draft and review financial reports, ensuring that all partner financial reports are received, reviewed, and incorporated into the overall financial reports in a timely manner.
Assist Program Manager with monitoring program budget through the regular provision of analysed financial information at stipulated intervals. Provide leadership and technical support for all financial matters of the project.
Facilitate timely payments for program implementation costs and ensure that the project is in compliance with all USAID and Council policies and requirements.
Review and provide guidance in the preparation of sub-agreement budgets and contracts, ensuring that they follow project and Council rules and regulations.
Ensure cost effective and efficient procurement of goods and services in accordance with donor and internal procurement procedures.
Develop and monitor evaluation procedures to ensure compliance of sub-recipients/contractors with donor specific requirements.
Maintain comprehensive records regarding all leases, contracts and agreements working closely with DC-based Finance and Admin Specialist and the Associate Director for Finance and Administration.
Oversee the implementation of Council policies and procedures, maintain appropriate records, coordinate staff recruitment and onboarding process in liaison with DC-based Associate Director for Finance and Administration.
In liaison with the Chief of Party, provide human resources support to the office, including implementation of policies and procedures, administration of staff benefits and maintenance of appropriate personnel records.
Other duties as assigned.
Reporting to:
Associate I and Project Director (Chief of Party) and Associate Director for Finance and Administration
Qualifications
Master's degree in Financial Management, Accounting, or Business Administration
Professional accountancy qualification or equivalent desired.
Seven years of financial management and a minimum 3 years of financial management experience at managerial level gained from an international non-governmental organisation.
Experience with donor funding and compliance with reporting requirements. Experience with USAID preferred.
Strong knowledge of MS Office, accounting principles, financial systems, and grant accounting.
In-depth knowledge of organizational policies in finance, budgeting, project approval and system.
Ability to present complex financial analysis and reports on finance related issues.
Experience with financial statement conversion to US currency and exchange rates.
Must have experience in the management and administration of procurement operations.
Position requires cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity.
A strong aptitude for change, innovation, learning, team building;
Demonstrable ability to work with minimum supervision.
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Travel in Nigeria, if necessary.
Application Closing Date
Thursday, 4th April, 2019.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online
Note
Nigerian national preferred.
When applying through the web portal please attach your CV and Cover Letter in Word or PDF format (stating current salary and salary expectation).