Equal Access Director of Finance and Administration Jobs in Nigeria

Equal Access Director of Finance and Administration Jobs in Nigeria

The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) will be responsible for ensuring effective and accountable finance and operations systems are implemented in the EAI Nigeria Country Office. S/he will ensure EAI-Nigeria achieves its programmatic objectives by ensuring financial and procurement management systems are robust and effectively functioning with strong internal controls; develop staff capacity; and ensure compliance with donor regulations, EAI’s policies, and local law.

The DFA will also provide substantial support to the Nigeria Country Director and Senior Program Manager in the financial oversight and operational planning required for collaborative and adaptive project work planning, implementation, and achievement of project deliverables. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, in the absence of the Country Director, the DFA will provide substantial support and oversight to the implementation of activities and supervision of all Kano office staff.

The DFA supervises the field Finance and Administration Team, comprised of a Senior Finance Officer, Finance Assistant, and Logistician, and directly reports to the EAI Nigeria Country Director, while closely coordinating with the Home Office Project Management Team (PMT), and reports indirectly, on technical/financial issues to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Reporting:

Lead the financial operations and accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payables, general ledger reconciliation, account receivables and invoicing, grant management, asset management, budgeting, procurement, contracts/sub agreements and compliance, treasury management, expense management, financial reporting, and cash flow management.

Ensure financial and contracting compliance systems are in place as per policies overseen by the CFO.

Prevent fraud through the development and implementation of relevant control systems/mechanisms, per EAI policies. Improve existing fraud prevention mechanisms in coordination with EAI HQ.

Responsible for reporting any incidents of fraud, waste, or abuse to the EAI Nigeria Country Director and/or EAI HQ

Monitor financial program implementation, ensuring compliance with EAI policies and donor regulations.

Oversee and support finance staff and systems to ensure seamless program operations while working closely with the programs team to ensure activities are realistically budgeted for and sufficient funds are available to adequately carry them out.

Supervise the preparation and processing of monthly payroll and ensure its accuracy and compliance with the local labor laws.

Develop and maintain budget codes for projects in coordination with EAI HQ Finance team.

Review and approve monthly QuickBooks reports before submitting to EAI Headquarters.

Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports to EAI Headquarters. This includes monthly country office financial reports and reconciliation of accounts, fund requests, and asset inventory reports.

Financial Planning and Budgeting:

Responsible for the overall quality of project budget monitoring, managing staff billability, invoices, subcontractor costs, expense reports, etc. in compliance with donor and EAI policies.

In coordination with the Country Director and EAI Headquarters, develop, maintain, and ensure accuracy of the country office budget and projections, taking into consideration costs necessary for the country office operation, funding in-hand, and any funding gaps, updating on a monthly basis.

Compare project budgets against payroll, ensuring salaries are correctly allocated and budgeted to each budget.

In close coordination with the Country Director and Program Manager, review project budgets against workplans to ensure consistency against funds requests, projections, and country office budget.

Quality Procurement & Logistics Management:

Ensure adherence to EAI and donor policies and procedures in all areas relating to procurement, logistics, and inventory management.

Maintain and update the Nigeria procurement manual in coordination with EAI HQ PMT and Finance and Administration Team.

Supervise the Finance and Administration Team in requests for proposals/quotations and participate in subsequent review processes by developing, reviewing, and revising budgets.

Supervise the Finance and Administration Team in the collection of bids, formulation of bid comparison matrices and

vendor selection recommendations in accordance with donor regulations and EAI policies and procedures.

Ensure the Finance and Operations Team keeps inventory up to date and oversee quarterly inventory control.

Assess grantee and vendor financial and management capacity and propose strategies to ensure smooth implementation and build capacity.

Manage vehicle administration to ensure proper upkeep of vehicles, cost optimization, proper maintenance, and usage as per EAI policies. Ensure logbooks are accurate and have complete transparency in their usage. Insure all hired vehicles timely as per established procedures.
Human Resources Management and Office
Administration:]

Guarantee EAI remains compliant with Nigeria Labor Laws in collaboration with the organization’s lawyer. Ensure compliance with local labor laws and EAI policies with regards to staff management, travel, and administration.

Review and provide recommendations for enhancements on Human Resource Manuals.

Oversee office human resources, including personnel filing systems and the recruitment and hiring of staff and consultants, performance reviews, collection of timesheets, and record keeping in compliance with EAI procedures and the Human Resources Manuals.

Maintain oversight of benefits tracking, holiday planning, sick leave, and contract liquidations in accordance with local law. Share monthly updates of payroll and leave tracker with EAI HQ.

Monitor staff Contract Expiry dates and ensure timely completion of contract renewals and other formalities.

Work with Country Director and Finance and Administration staff to ensure that country registrations are maintained and renewed as necessary and that all reporting required to local and national government is performed correctly and on time.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required (MA/MBA preferred).

At least eight (08) years of financial and operations management experience with USAID/USG funding is required, ideally in the nonprofit sector, with demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, contracts, audit, compliance, and budget.

Professional certification as chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will be a distinct advantage.

Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

Previous experience working on finance and administration on a USG-funded project, with a reputation for developing collaborative working relationships with USAID, DRL, counterparts, other implementers, international organizations, and other funders.

QuickBooks experience required, Intacct experience preferred.

Ability to manage USG awards and all required reporting and other compliance requirements.

Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven.

Proven effectiveness leading professionals in finance and accounting.

Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English. Fluency in Hausa is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all staff, partner staff, US and foreign government personnel, members of funder organizations, and other stakeholders.

Familiarity/ background with Nigeria is highly desired.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to send their Cover Letter expressing interest and fit for the position and Curriculum Vitae to humanresourcesng@equalaccess.org with the job title as the subject line.

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