• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance Manager, Nigeria


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  

The Finance Manager is responsible for handling all finance and accounting activities relating to the Resolve to Save Lives country office in Nigeria. This is a full-time position based in Abuja. The position primarily reports to the Country Director, Nigeria with a dotted line into the Global Finance Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance

 Accounting

• Manage day-to-day financial operations of the Nigeria office


• Accounts Payable including: reviewing for appropriate signatories and coding


• Manage accounts receivable


• Facilitate opening and maintenance of any needed bank accounts


• Reconcile inter-company transfers, cash, bank, and credit cards


• Responsible for data entry of expenses into the accounting system


• Processing fund request from grants managers/programs to headquarters


• Manage grants accounting


• Monitor and maintain petty cash and bank balances to ensure sufficient funds are available

Reporting

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly and annual financial statements in a timely manner


• Prepare financial reports for donors based on their requirements


• Ensure accounting practices and financial reporting are in compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS) and government regulations


• Completion of tax reporting requirements as needed


• Maintain compliance records such as audit reports and account statements

Budgeting and Financial Controls:

• Monitor monthly actual to budget variances. Update the management team on a monthly basis of any financial and budget concerns


• In coordination with global finance team, lead the annual audit process ensuring compliance with local and global regulations


• Oversee and lead annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Country Director


• Administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization's financial status


• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting


• Maintain a robust financial management/reporting system with implementation of Sage Intacct


• Establish review processes to continuously improve financial accounting practices, and related policies and procedures


• Work closely with the local operations manager to update, implement, and provide guidance on finance related business policies


• Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Country Director and global finance team


• Oversee other finance related responsibilities as assigned

Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills:

Experience:

• Minimum eight (8) years of overall experience in finance, and minimum five (5) years working with a nonprofit organization in finance


• Prior experience working in non-profit global development sector preferred


• Solid understanding of general finance and budgeting and ability to apply concepts

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (eg, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration)


• Advanced level of English preferred


• Analytical mindset with strong attention to details


• Ability to set priorities and problem-solve


• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders


• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Resolve to Save Lives


• Collaborative, dedicated team player with excellent organizational and coordination skills


• This Vacancy Advertisement is open to only Nigeria Nationals


• Computer skills:  Advanced Excel, Microsoft 365 Suite of software, accounting software, cloud software