• Application Deadline: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Finance and Grant Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 8 years


• Location Adamawa


• City Yola


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

Position Overview

• The Finance and Grant Specialist (FGS) will lead the finance team at Nuru Nigeria, ensuring all financial activities align with organisational goals and donor requirements.


• The FGS will be responsible for managing grants, ensuring compliance with grant agreements, overseeing budgeting processes, and maintaining accurate financial records.


• The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in grant management and financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management:

• Oversee and manage the organisation’s financial operations.


• Develop and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with organisational and project goals.


• Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organisational policies and donor requirements.


• Manage cash flow and forecasting.

Grant Management:

• Lead proposal budgeting process and support grant application process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.


• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and donor requirements.


• Prepare and submit financial reports to donors as required by grant agreements.


• Maintain comprehensive grant records and documentation.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and donor regulations.


• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.


• Provide regular updates to the Managing Director and the Strategic Leadership Team on financial status and grant compliance.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.


• Coordinate training and capacity-building activities for staff to enhance financial management skills.


• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Strategic Planning:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategic plan.


• Support in Identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities to support Nuru Nigeria’s mission.


• Collaborate with program teams to ensure financial sustainability and effectiveness of projects.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and other stakeholders.


• Represent Nuru Nigeria in financial and grant-related meetings and forums.


• Communicate financial and grant-related information clearly and effectively to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other related field. A Master's Degree is preferred.


• Professional certification (ICAN, ANAN, ACCA or equivalent) is a mandatory requirement.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management and grant administration, preferably in the non-profit sector.


• With five years of experience in a managerial role


• Experience managing USAID, GIZ, EU, BMZ, and other institutional donors and foundations is required.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial management principles and practices.


• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong organisational and time management skills.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Attributes:

• High level of integrity and ethical standards.


• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.