Jobs in Abuja for a Financial Manager in an NGO, March 2015

We are a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programe in partnership with the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria. We currently require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic professional to fill the position below:


Job Title: Financial Manager (Operations)

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Incumbent will assist the Associate Director, Finance and subcontracts to manage the financial aspect of programs including finance operations, documentation, records keeping and reporting.
• Manage financial operations in the central office, monitor field expenses per individual grant and ensure compliance with USG rules and regulation and /or other grant financial management policies, reviews and ensure implementation of appropriate system and control that provide for funds accountability, complete documentation and accurate reporting.
• Maintain an integrated financial system with up-to-date date from central and state offices for consolidating of information and reporting.

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance or its equivalent.
• Working knowledge of USG rules and regulation including HSS grant policy, 45 CFR 74, A122 other donor regulations.
• High level of attention to details in all aspect of work responsibilities and independent judgement and discretion in completing assignment.
• Proficient in the use of Accounting software, preferably Tally 9 ERP
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA ot other recognized equivalent.
• At least 7 years' post NYSC experience and 5 years professional qualification experience in financial operations and accounting, preferably with at least 3 years of NGO experience in a similar position in any CDC/USAID funded projects.

• Candidate must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, computer application and Internet / Email.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Significant amounts of travel may be involved.
• Commitment to an understanding or organisation's vision, value and principles including rights - based /gender approaches would be expected.

• The organisation offers highly competitive salary package for this position.
• Appointment for this position will be subject to a probationary period; and local terms and conditions are applicable.