Job Description
Scope of Work (SOW)
- This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Finance Advisor to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the Global Fund Contract in Nigeria.
Background
- SAII Associates Limited / Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc., has been engaged to provide health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance for HIV/AIDS relief, malaria prevention and elimination, tuberculosis prevention (TB), and family planning and reproductive health programs.
- Working in partnership with the Government of Nigeria, SAII’s multi-donor logistics platform addresses all elements of a comprehensive supply chain throughout the country of Nigeria.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in all aspects of the project accounting and financial management.
- Oversee the processing of accounting transactions according to the general principles of accounting and adhere to home office field accounting manual procedures.
- Follow client and Chemonics policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Prepare procurement transactions and payments, ensuring that all supporting documentation and approvals are accurate.
- Review copies of all receipts for all expenses.
- Facilitate provision of information and documentation during audits.
- Review expense reports.
- Enter accounting transactions into the accounting software.
- Prepare bank reconciliation process.
- Ensure the maintenance of proper accounting documentation.
- Support payroll processing each month and prepare salary receipt/payroll forms, as well as the Provident Fund withholdings and employer contributions, as required.
- Liaise with income tax authority and remit employee withholdings on a monthly basis, as required.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with the home office Field Accounting and Support Team (FAST) representative.
- Prepare coding sheets before they are sent to the Finance Director and Director Donor Integration or Country Director for review and approval.
- Prepare monthly wire transfer requests through a thorough analysis of projected project expenditures.
- Support the Finance Director in subcontractor management by reviewing and monitoring monthly subcontractor invoices.
- Evaluate VAT reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure all transactions follow client and Chemonics rules and regulations.
- Support the Finance Director as a liaison to other administrative and technical components to manage project financial budgeting and expenditure progress.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned to achieve the project’s goals and objectives.
Supervision for Global Fund:
- The Finance Advisor will report directly to the Finance Manager and will report with dotted lines to the Director Donor Integration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field required.
- Certification of Chartered Accountants or local equivalent desirable.
- Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience working with USAID or other donor funded experience desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to details.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project required.
- Fluency in English required.
Working Conditions / Duration of Assignment:
- This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.