Finance Controller Manager at MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices

MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices is a result-oriented social enterprise, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide reproductive health care and allied services. MSION’s goal is to meet the needs of underserved Nigerians and dramatically improve access and use of a range of reproductive health services. MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices is part of Marie Stopes International’s Global Partnership which is in over 37 countries worldwide and it operates in Nigeria through six service delivery channels.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Controller Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Finance Controller Manager will oversee the financial operations of MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and effective financial planning. This role involves managing the finance team, developing financial strategies, and supporting executive management with financial insights and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with all accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate and manage the annual statutory audit process.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Review all financial transactions before they are signed off by the Finance Director and Country Director.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations check and approval.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the budgeting process, including the development of annual budgets (Business Plan), rolling forecasts, P4 or/and P7 forecast.
• Provide financial forecasts and projections to support strategic planning.

Team Management:

• Manage and mentor the finance team, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Ensure continuous development and training of team members.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Develop and maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard the organization’s assets.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee tax planning and compliance activities.

Financial Analysis and Strategy:

• Conduct financial analysis to support business decision-making.
• Provide strategic recommendations to enhance financial performance and business growth.
• Support executive management with financial insights and strategic advice.

Systems and Processes:

• Optimize financial systems and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead finance-related projects and initiatives, including system implementations and upgrades.

Key Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• A Degree with minimum of 2nd class Upper division, and recognised professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, etc.
• 5-7 years post-NYSC experience in a similar role with an NGO/INGO
• Working knowledge of different donors USAID, ECHO DFID etc.
• Ability to use SUNSYSTEM Accounting package and it is adding Q&A and other accounting packages.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to multitask, manage a workload and produce high quality, on-time work.
• Good team player and flexible while working with other colleagues.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate teams to achieve targets.
• Good team player and strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of general and specific Company and commercial law
• Excellent drafting and document review skills.
• Good judgment and strong initiative.
• Proven ability to effectively juggle competing priorities.
• Candidate must be able to work under pressure with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to interact effectively with other external counsel, global MSI team members, diverse in-house client groups, senior executives, and third parties.
• Strong ability to think strategically, creatively, and innovatively.
• Ability to interact effectively with business and technical clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity and Ethical Standards

Application Closing Date
9th June, 2024.