• Application Deadline: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Director of Administration and Finance


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 7 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

About the Opportunity

• Connexus is seeking experienced candidates for the position of Director of Administration & Finance (DAF) for the anticipated USAID/Nigeria Value Chain Activity. The DAF will be responsible for several key financial, administrative, and reporting functions for the Activity, including budgeting, planning, and forecasting; financial and regulatory reporting; internal controls and risk management; and compliance with Connexus and USAID policies and regulations. Note: this is a preliminary position description and may be clarified further after solicitation release.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily accounting, finance, operations, and logistics for the project’s field office.


• Assist with initial set-up and implementation of accounting and operations systems during project start-up and manage accounting and operations systems during close-out at the project’s conclusion.


• Oversee project office operations and facilities; supervise accounting, administrative, and support personnel.


• Prepare financial statements for the project on an as-needed basis (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, annually).


• Ensure project office compliance with USAID rules and regulations and Connexus policies.


• Analyze Activity projections and reconcile with actual spending.


• Oversee payroll and ensure compliance with local Nigerian rules and regulations.


• Maintain the Activity’s financial and administrative records.


• Oversee financial and administrative aspects of local subcontractors, vendors, and grantees as applicable.


• Manage and track company equipment at project office, such as computers and vehicles.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing and implementing accounting and operations systems for multi-faceted development projects.


• Demonstrated success managing and overseeing accounting and operations for USAID projects.


• Strong understanding of USAID requirements, policies, and procedures.


• Demonstrated, excellent written and spoken English skills; knowledge of other languages strongly desired.


• Prior experience in management positions, preferably for a project of comparable complexity and budget.


• Authorized to work in Nigeria.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in managing and implementing accounting and operations systems for multi-faceted development projects.


• Knowledge of and prior experience managing accounting software (Quickbooks, Deltek, Costpoint, etc.).


• Nigerian citizen