FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Finance Manager
Job ID: 17902
Location: Maiduguri
Job Description
- Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
- These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
- FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions
Job Summary / Responsibilities
Basic Functions:
- Under the direction of the Borno State Senior Finance Officer and the Response Coordinator, the Finance Manager performs diversified accounts payable and reporting functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintains accurate keeping of all books of account for the project, including maintenance of the checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
- Reviews all payment requests and determines the propriety and accuracy of all expenditures. Assures completeness of supporting documentation and coding in accordance with FHI360 policies and procedures.
- Supervises the cashiers in the preparation of payment vouchers; attaches supporting documentation and writes checks and submits for review by Country Office Accountant and Associate Director of Finance.
- Carries out all FHI360 banking transactions such as cash/check lodgments, collect bank statements and bank confirmation
- Prepares bank reconciliations for review by the Country Office Accountant.
- Manages the Petty Cash Imprest Account for the project. Prepares and submits request for replenishment of imprest petty cash account and ensures proper coding and recording of all petty cash expenses.
- Prepares monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of subprojects account activities with accompanying bank documentation and receipts.
Qualifications
- University degree or higher diploma in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility.
- Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
Remuneration
Very competitive compensation package.
Application Closing Date
27th November, 2016.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Or
Submit hard copies of applications at
FHi 360 Office in Maiduguri.
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- FHI 360 is an Equal opportunity employer.
- FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for test or interview.
- FHI 360 will not provide support for relocation and travel stipends for candidates travelling from other locations.