Performance & Financial Management Officers (PFMOs) at Sydani Group

Sydani Group is a management consulting firm founded by seasoned international developmentprofessionals with over 30 years combined experience and demonstrated expertise in the design and implementation of diverse impactful sustainable policies, programs and practices that drive large-scale development.

At Sydani Group, we are purposefully dedicated to providing client-focused cutting-edge expert solutions to a diversity of global complex problems. Driven by a zeal to succeed, we approach every challenge as a unique opportunity to grow creatively, build resilient systems and contribute to creating sustainable communities and systems rooted in a culture of responsiveness and transparency. Inspired by a vision of a world without limits, Sydani’s team of exceptional high-performing specialists innovatively apply their talents and skills to curate bespoke solutions that set distinctive new standards of excellence across sectors, establishing us as a preferred premium partner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Performance & Financial Management Officer (PFMO)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Sydani Group in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria seeks to engage the services of result-oriented qualified Performance and Financial Management Officers (PFMOs) across Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria.
• The primary role of the PFMO will be to support the LGA health authorities (LGHA) in strengthening financial management practices across primary health care (PHC) facilities in the LGA, with a focus on PHC facilities that receive Decentralized Facility Financing (DFF) from the Federal Government. PFMOs will be recruited to support all 774 LGAs in the 36 states and FCT in Nigeria.

The PFMOs will promote transparent, efficient and accountable fiduciary approaches consistent with the government of Nigeria’s public financial rules and regulations and shall focus on the following:

• Ensure evidence-based performance management of PHC programmes, linking performance to expenditure
• Strengthen the management and coordination capacity of PHC finance officers at the LGA
• Build capacity of LGA and PHC officers on financial management, financial reporting and controls
• Provide financial advice and guidance to PHC officers-in-charge within their LGA of assignment
• Ensure judicious utilization of allocated funds in line with approved plans at the PHC facilities
• Consistent tracking and reporting of all funds inflow and outflows from the PHC facilities.

Expected Deliverables

• Monthly, quarterly, and yearly activities report
• Quarterly and yearly consolidated income and expenditure reports as well as Statement of Expenditure (SOE) for the health facilities in the LGA
• Detailed quarterly financial monitoring & supervision report for all the health facilities in the LGA using an approved template
• Detailed capacity building plan and progress report for the health facilities finance/account officers on recording, documentation, and reporting
• Report on weaknesses identified followed by suggestions/solutions to address them.

Eligibility Criteria
The preferred candidate for this position should possess the following qualifications and work experience:

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Health Economics or any related fields
• Three years working experience as a finance officer with a minimum of one year in a supervisory role
• Financial Audit experience is also desirable
• Accounting-related certifications for chartered accountants such as ACCA, ICAN or ANAN
• Tech savvy, Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Accounting Software e.g Quickbooks
• A progressively responsible working experience in the Nigeria health sector’s finance operations and experience working with management of government and development partner funds at states and LGA is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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