Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) at Al-Ansar Radio & TV Live

Al-Ansar Foundation is registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission as a non-governmental organization that is dedicated to empowering youth and women to drive sustainable development through access to quality healthcare, educational scholarshIps, leadership and peacebuilding training, and providing economic opportunities in business and entrepreneurship. The Foundation is also committed to propagating Islamic knowledge and cultural integration in society Al-Ansar Foundation believes that Sound Western and Islamic education imbued with the fear of Allah (SWT) is the best instrument for promoting peace in Nigeria arid Sub-Saharan Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager (FAM)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

About the Project

• This framework of Al-Ansar Foundation coincides with the multifaceted development strategy of Borno State Government under the current leadership of His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, mnl to propagate peace, educate and Inform citizens in order to advance the social, cultural and economic affairs of the State and the nation at large.
• Sequel to the Borno State Government Invitation to individuals, corporate organizations, NGOs as well as other interested parties to partake in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of post-insurgency Borno, the Al-Ansar Foundation, In response to the above clarion call, decided to establish Al-Ansar Radio and TV / Station with the sole aim of creating a peaceful environment and sustainable development through the use of its platform.

Position Description

• The Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) will be accountable to GM on Issues related to financial and administration management
• She / He will be managing the Finance and Administration Unit and ensure compliance with Al-Ansar Radio and Al-Ansar Foundation's  general organizational financial policy, oversee overall financial and administrative management (including Human Resources Management and General Operation), such as matters relating to employment discipline, training, performance management and relationship with vendors and service providers.

The Finance and Administration Manager's responsibilities are categorized Into:

Financial Transaction:

• Ensure of proper accounting procedures and systems and internal controls to make certain that proper compliance mechanisms are in place; Identifying weaknesses and addressing them ImmedIately.
• Maintain and post daily all the financial transactions Into accounting books and registers
• Ensure monthly balancing of cash books and general ledger and prompt reconciliation of bank statements and accounts.
• Prepare, check and monitor reports on financial makers to be submitted to the Foundation HQ withIn the allowed time frame.
• Disallow any form of cash transaction and otherwise, ensure daily banking and accurate accounting of sales and revenues.
• Tracking and overseeing budgets and expenditures controlling cash and revenue expenses and ensuring that every spend are allowable, legitimate, reasonable and approved.
• Participating in preparing the AAR Program and activity budgets and budget implementation, monitoring all the station's financial transactions and serving as Certifying Officer
• Monitoring and advising the GM and Management on the financial status AAR.
• Ensuring compliance with Al-Ansar financial manual, policy and procedure and the local laws of the Government of Borno state, such as Board of Internal revenue.

Administrative and Human Resources Management:

• Overseeing and supervising the personnel to ensure attendance and performance of duties, staff learning, competency building staff recruitment and retention, discipline, evaluation, rewards and adherence of consequent personnel management
• Maintain personnel files and ensure completeness
• Recommend salary structure and prepare monthly salary schedule of staff of the station
• Supervise employees by communicating job expectations, appraising job results, and discipline employees
• Develop and Implement policies and procedures to improve operations and functions of the station
• Monitors and procures needed supplies for the station.
• Ensures a safe secure and well-maintained facility that meets environmental, health and security standards.
• Ensure all supplies such as petrol, diesel and other supplies are in stock and readily available
• Support to ensure all staff and office assets are covered by insurance and review of the expire dates.
• Ensure all equipment are maintained, repaired and functioning, including generators, machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems; and
• Other duties are required by the General Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Accounting or Business Management
• Advanced Degree (Masters or equivalent) is preferable.
• ICAN membership or equivalent: (ACA, ACCA, CNA).
• Minimum of 10 years of working experience in relevant responsibilities.
• Sound knowledge of budgeting, financial processes, financial reporting arid internal controls system.
• Knowledge of procurement, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Must possess demonstrable knowledge of the principles of office management including organization, workflow, forms, supplies, equipment, and procedures relating to filing, record-keeping, correspondence, mall, procurement, stock keeping, and duplicating.
• Ability to instruct, direct, and evaluate employees.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate program and administrative activities of a complex, Interrelated and interdependent nature, where unknowns and numerous contingency factors are Involved.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including writing, editing, and preparing documents/reports.
• High level of competency in MS Office software (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).
• Ability to build a proactive team, motivating staff, and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV containing evidence of relevant work experience and qualifications along with a Suitability Letter of not more than two pages indicatIng the position they wish to apply for and why they should be accepted for the position to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Note

• The position being applied for should be specified in the email subject line.
• Only applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted for further screening.