Financial Management Consultant at Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN)

The Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN) is the operational arm and an affiliate of Georgetown
University Centre for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) in Nigeria. GGHN is a Non–profit, Non-
Governmental Organization in Nigeria that promotes best practices in health care delivery and research using
local and internationally adapted models to strengthen health systems.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Management Consultant

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• The Financial Management Consultant will provide strategic oversight and guidance for the financial management of the program.
• This role will include overseeing the financial reporting, auditing, budgeting, compliance with EU financial regulations, and ensuring that all financial operations are carried out efficiently and in alignment with the program’s objectives and EU standards.

Responsibilities
Financial Oversight and Reporting:

• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure the proper allocation, utilization, and reporting of the program’s financial resources in compliance with EU financial rules and regulations.
• Review and approve annual budgets, financial reports, and expenditure projections to ensure alignment with program objectives and compliance with EU requirements.
• Develop and implement financial management and reporting tools, ensuring that financial data is accurate, timely, and transparent.
• Monitor financial performance, including identifying potential financial risks, and advise on risk mitigation measures.
• Ensure financial reporting is aligned with EU requirements

Financial Compliance and Controls:

• Ensure that all program financial activities are compliant with EU financial regulations, including EuropeAid’s visibility rules, procurement guidelines, audit requirements, and financial reporting standards.
• Review and ensure the implementation of robust internal controls to prevent financial mismanagement and fraud.
• Assist in preparing for audits, ensuring financial records are in order, and addressing audit findings effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure that the EU’s anti-fraud policies are implemented in relation to financial management.

Deliverables:

• Quarterly financial oversight reports, including analysis of expenditures, budget variances, and risks.
• Annual financial reports that meet EU standards and regulations
• Regular updates on financial performance and risk management strategies to program management.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in accounting (e.g., CA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, preferably in international development projects funded by the EU.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior financial management role in social protection, public finance, or governance programs.
• Proven experience working with EU financial management guidelines, EuropeAid procedures, and EU procurement processes.
• Experience managing large-scale projects, with expertise in financial planning, budget management, financial reporting, and risk management.
• Familiarity with EU financial audit standards and procedures, particularly in the context of international aid programs.

Application Closing Date
27th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Curriculum Vitae in EU CV Format (Europass) and cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications to: hr@gghnigeria.org using "Financial Management Consultant" as the subject of the email.