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Finance Manager at Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF)

Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) is an innovative platform for resource mobilization primarily established to supplement efforts to mitigate the adverse economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on Nigerians by supporting vulnerable members of the population, strengthening the country’s healthcare system and reskilling the Nigerian workforce for a post-pandemic world.

The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund is led by a team of Nigerians - working tirelessly to help bring a better life to all Nigerians. Together, with dedicated stakeholders, multilateral organisations, grassroots NGOs and local partner organizations, we are raising funds and initiating interventions to ensure that our children, families and vulnerable groups across Nigeria recover from the devastating impact of COVID-19.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: General Manager

The Team

A team of Nigerians leads the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund - working tirelessly to help bring a better life to all Nigerians. Together with dedicated stakeholders, multilateral organizations, grassroots NGOs, and local partner organizations, we are raising funds and initiating interventions to ensure that our children, families, and vulnerable groups across Nigeria recover from the devastating impact of COVID-19.

The Role

The finance manager is responsible for monitoring and controlling Company’s finances and setting budgets. In addition, it is a crucial player in producing financial reports and developing strategies based on financial research. Helping senior executives make sound business decisions in the long and short term.

Job Requirements

Develops, maintains, and analyzes the annual budget with inputs from departmental heads and period reporting.
Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
Oversee the bookkeeping function, including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Responsible for financial reconciliations and reports.
Reviews the monthly payroll prepared to ensure that the amount to be paid corresponds to the terms of the employee’s contract.
Support auditors to ensure financial audits are completed.
Treasury management (Payables/Receivables management & Working capital Management)
Develop and continuously improve the Company’s accounting policies, procedures, manuals, key performance indicators, etc.
Support the finance team in treasury functions, financial modeling, and other accounting advisory matters.
Approves all payables in line with the internal control policy
Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports
Ensure that accurate and timely records are prepared and presented to management on request
Play an active role in business development initiatives, including but not limited to prospecting for new clients, building relationships with existing and new clients, attending industry functions to understand industry trends, etc.
Any other task assigned.

Required Qualifications

BSc or MSc in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
4-9 years of experience
4+ years of financial experience is a plus
1 to 2 years of NGO finance experience is a plus
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations preferred, ICAN, ACCA.
Not above the age of 43
Knowledge of Internal Audit, Financial Management & Reportingis a plus

Needed Skills:

Professional knowledgeof Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to set priorities
Must effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong leadership and team player skills
Ability to take on the department singlehandedly
Will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of their work product.
Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major general ledger and statutory accounting software packages.
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
Also, work closely with all major functional leaders of the Company.