United Purpose Country Finance Manager Jobs in Nigeria
Job Purpose:
The Country Finance Manager under the supervision of the Country Director and Global Programme Finance team, will provide oversight and leadership for the efficient and effective operations of the finance and compliance functions of the Nigeria Country Office programmes.
S/he will be responsible for all financial oversight in the country programmes, including accounting, payments and banking, budgeting, financial reporting, grant financial management and compliance, while ensuring the technical capacity building of the finance and programmes teams.
The role will be directly responsible for the implementation and overall management of financial systems and controls, accountable for assessing, monitoring and mitigating both internal and external risks across the Country Programme and providing effective guidance for the quality of management oversight on key functions within the Country Programme.
These include day to day financial management (including monitoring and review of transaction recording/posting to accounting software and adhere to internal controls, financial reporting (internal/external), cash/bank management, budget administration, staff capacity building and any other related matters in country.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership, Project Accounting and Cash flow Management:
Develop the overall strategic plan and Standard of Operations for the country finance function, in collaboration with the Country Management and Global Finance teams.
Provide monthly management reports to the Country Director, Global Finance Office, Program Managers and the senior management teams including expenditures by fund/project, income and expenditure account, cost analysis reports, and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner.
Monitor and analyse grant budgets and spending, and in coordination with program/project managers, initiate and prepare required budget realignments.
In conjunction with country office Programme Management, ensure effective management of Country office and project budgets – identify potential under or over-spends and liaise with country office Programme Management/Project Managers, Country Director, global office, and donors as appropriate.
Review and approve payment documentation, ensuring amounts are in line with agreed budgets, authority levels, internal control procedures and donor requirements are adhered to, and timely payments are made to suppliers, partners, and beneficiaries.
Compliance and Risk Assessment:
In conjunction with the finance team and country office management, schedule regular monitoring visits to, and internal audit of, local partner organisations, ensuring their financial systems and controls are of an appropriate standard to ensure security and effective management of funds advanced.
Review of monthly payroll to ensure that all relevant personnel information is up to date and local compliance with statutory and other legal requirements. Ensure local compliance with employee tax deductions and that all relevant statutory deductions are employee’s salaries and paid to appropriate authorities.
Be responsible for assessing, monitoring and mitigating both internal and external risks across the Country Programme; and providing effective oversight to the quality of management on key functions within the Country Programme.
Identify efficient and effective solutions to issues while ensuring compliance with SHA policies and donor regulations,
Perform follow-up and resolutions for internal and external audit recommendations to improve or enhance the internal control environment.
Prevent and mitigate potential financial risks of the project. Employ the highest standards of openness, transparency and accountability to ensure good financial management in line with SHA’s zero-tolerance approach to fraud, bribery and corruption.
Partnership Management, Team Management and Skill Sharing:
Work with consortium partnerships and technical staff to organise capacity and risk assessments for partners.
Work in collaboration with operations, finance and programme staff to manage consortium partners.
Liaise with consortium partners for timely submission of accurate financial reports.
Review financial reports submitted by partners and provide immediate feedback as necessary.
Carry out follow up visits to relevant partners in order to develop a capacity building plan with specific action points.
Conduct training for consortium partners finance staff.
Ensure that all partners submit their financial reports in a timely fashion and funds are transferred to partners without delay.
Financial Reporting, Internal Controls & Audit management:
Ensure that all policies and procedures follow SHA and donor policies, procedures, and requirements.
Closely monitor all financial activities and keep the management advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
Support the annual audit process.
Develop field visit schedules and perform country internal controls assessments, and initiate actions necessary to correct internal control weaknesses.
Maintain current knowledge of national government requirements related to financial matters and ensure compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.
Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements
Education and other qualifications:
A Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
A recognized professional certificate in accounting such as ICAN, ACA, CIMA, CPA, or ACCA.
ICT operation, and proficiency in MS Office. Advanced computer skills, particularly Excel.
Experience
At least 8 years operational finance experience, preferably in a mid to large international NGO with 3-4 years management experience including supervisory experience required.
Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems and standard spreadsheet.
Strong technical skills and up to date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
Experience in the preparation and review of management accounts and the ability to critically analyse a trial balance.
Experience of managing donor funds and contracts, as well as an understanding of donor regulations.
Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
Experience in the preparation of year-end financial statements and managing annual external audits.
Experience of managing, training and supporting staff.
Experience working with partner organisations, undertaking risk assessments, internal audits and/or assessing internal controls.
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required.
Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal support from within the program organisation.
Experience coordinating and leading sub-grant partners and working with multiple partners.
Experience in development of high standard financial reports.
Experience working with culturally diverse teams.
Language Requirements:
Excellent written and oral proficiency in English language is required and relevant local language competency is an added advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; United Purpose Country Finance Manager Jobs in Nigeria
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