Creative Finance Director Jobs in Nigeria

Creative Finance Director Jobs in Nigeria


Position Summary

  • The Finance Director will be based in Northeast Nigeria.

  • S/he will provide overall financial management and oversight for the anticipated USAID funded project in Northeast Nigeria and will work closely with the Chief of Party (COP).

  • This position will also be a liaison with headquarters to ensure full compliance with regulations and policies related to implementation of effective internal controls.

    Reporting & Supervision

  • The Finance Director will report to the COP and supervise finance team members.

    Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for program expenditures;

  • Ensure that the project meets all donor contractual requirements and complies with donor policies and regulations;

  • Ensure accurate and timely information is provided, to assist in the day to day management of the project and to drive management, strategic and budgetary decisions;

  • Ensure project liquidity and establish appropriate checks and balances to mitigate financial risks and conflicts of interest;

  • Track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field office and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including developing tracking and monitoring all financial project activities, and maintaining current project expense data;

  • Ensure all financial records are audit ready, establish cost and fiscal controls and enforce stringent international financial & auditing standards that ensure efficiency, accountability and compliance;

  • Lead the development of the annual budget, forecasts, pipeline analysis, budget realignment, fund obligation requests and support the development of the annual workplan;

  • Direct the formation and implementation of financial, compliance policies and procedures, guiding policy decisions and providing technical expertise;

  • Provide guidance to support teams on compliance requirements of client, and local tax;

  • Work closely with field-based subcontractors to ensure budgets, projections, and invoices are completed according to Creative/USAID policies and procedures;

  • Develop financial procedures manual;

  • Provide
    financial management and systems training for project staff;

  • Lead on all financial close-out of project activities and ensure complete documentation is secured; and

  • Other related duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in accounting, business, financial management or related field with at least 7 years of work experience is required;

  • Previous financial management of a donor-funded project in Sub-Saharan Africa;

  • Public or private sector management, financial analysis, cost accounting and relevant experience preferably in developing countries;

  • Demonstrated capacity to supervise a complex financial management or general ledger system;

  • Competent in using computers and financial software;

  • Experience managing teams;

  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills;

  • Excellent written and spoken English essential;

  • Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks; and

  • Ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Creative Finance Director Jobs in Nigeria

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