Senior Finance Managers at Creative Associates International

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager

Location: Abuja

Project Summary

• The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary

• The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for working under the Senior Finance Specialist to manage project expenditure and accounts for the NEI+ project in line with Creative’s Washington, DC financial systems.

Reporting & Supervision

• This position is housed in Abuja, Nigeria, reporting to the Senior Finance Specialist.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process check requests and wire transfers for payments to vendors in compliance with contract requirements.
• Review and process vendor and consultant fee payments in accordance with USAID and Creative account procedures and contract policies.
• Process local-hire’s monthly payroll.
• Work with the Senior Finance Specialist to develop annual budgets.
• Assist the Senior Finance Specialist with developing spreadsheet programs for tracking and monitoring all financial activities, and maintain spreadsheets with current project expense data.
• Provide the Senior Finance Specialist with updated monthly cost reports.
• Draft quarterly financial reports and monthly ad hoc reports on financial status of project expenses and budget information; submit to the Senior Finance Specialist for review and approval.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding status of vouchers, payments, and budget submissions.
• Liaise with the Grants Manager in implementation of grants mechanism and assist to assure the smooth operation of the mechanism.
• With guidance and approval of the Senior Finance Specialist, draft documents for and execute wire transfers from the home office in Washington, DC.
• Manage the process of clearing bills, payments, and vouchers from the Abuja office; in concert with the Senior Finance Specialist, affect the transfer of project funds from the central account to field accounts.
• Work closely with the home office in Washington, DC to ensure reconciliation of monthly expense reports, and respond to any inquiries they may have.
• Participate in ongoing analysis, forecasting, and reviewing of project expenses.
• Oversee project procurement in accordance with the project contract and USAID and Creative requirements and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Finance Specialist.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences
• 5+ years’ experience in international development project financial management
• Knowledgeable about USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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