Job Description
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist the Director of Finance in the supervision of the finance/accounting staff in the Country Office (CO) and state field offices.
- With the Director of Finance, provide support with problem resolution on cash accounts, bank resolutions, accounting software, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs.
- Provide support with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of FHI360 and sub-recipient reports for reimbursement of expenditures.
- Analyse, develop and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets including monitoring cash flows and requesting for fund transfers from FHI/360HQ.
- Prepare financial reports for FHI360 Nigeria to monitor and track obligations and expenditures.
- Provide training and backstopping on the accounting software. Provide technical assistance on accounting and financial matters. Identify areas needing improvement and provide necessary staff development and training.
- Assist FHI360/Nigeria Program staff in monitoring sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.
- Prepare written and verbal responses to inquiries and requests for budgetary information.
- In collaboration with the Director of Finance, prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects account activities, with accompanying backup documentation and receipts.
- Serve as a resource person to FHI360/Nigeria on funder financial regulations and FHI360/Nigeria accounting policies and procedures.
- Supervise finance/accounting staff to ensure that duties are carried out according to schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
- Proven ability in the management of large, multifaceted programs
- Proven ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
- Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and recipients of assistance
- Proven ability in building capacity of organizations in financial management
- Ability to represent FHI/Nigeria to donors, government officials and the NGO community in financial matters
- Proven ability in supervising staff
- Well-developed computer spread sheet skills
- Familiarity with multiple program (i.e. donor) regulations on financial reporting
- Ability to execute detail-oriented work rapidly and with a high level of accuracy.
- High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
- Working knowledge of relevant accounting software packages
- Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 50%
Qualifications and Requirements:
- BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in international development programs.
- or MS/MA in Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field and a minimum of 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in international development programs.
- Possession of CPA, ACA, ICAN, or recognized equivalent is required.
- Expert knowledge of USAID and other donor regulations is required.