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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