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Position Title: Associate Director, Finance

Location: Maiduguri

Supervisor: Director of Finance, Procurement & CMS

Project Description:

Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and responded to the humanitarian crisis in the NE for five years. In anticipation of a new project, and in support of ongoing ones, FHI360 seeks an experienced Associate Director, Finance to support our response to the humanitarian crisis in NE Nigeria.

Basic Function:

The position holder will support the Director of Finance to manage responsibility for both accounting and finance for the FHI360 Nigeria Office and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of funders with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles

Duties and responsibilities:

Assist the Director of Finance in the supervision of the finance/accounting staff in the Country Office (CO) and state field offices. With the Director of Finance, provide support with problem resolution on cash accounts, bank resolutions, accounting software, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs. Provide support with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of FHI360 and sub-recipient reports for reimbursement of expenditures. Analyse, develop and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets including monitoring cash flows and requesting for fund transfers from FHI/360HQ. Prepare financial reports for FHI360 Nigeria to monitor and track obligations and expenditures. Provide training and backstopping on the accounting software. Provide technical assistance on accounting and financial matters. Identify areas needing improvement and provide necessary staff development and training. Assist FHI360/Nigeria Program staff in monitoring sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities. Prepare written and verbal responses to inquiries and requests for budgetary information.

In collaboration with the Director of Finance, prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects account activities, with accompanying backup documentation and receipts. Serve as a resource person to FHI360/Nigeria on funder financial regulations and FHI360/Nigeria accounting policies and procedures. Supervise finance/accounting staff to ensure that duties are carried out according to schedule. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Proven ability in the management of large, multifaceted programs
• Proven ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and recipients of assistance
• Proven ability in building capacity of organizations in financial management
• Ability to represent FHI/Nigeria to donors, government officials and the NGO community in financial matters
• Proven ability in supervising staff
• Well-developed computer spread sheet skills
• Familiarity with multiple program (i.e. donor) regulations on financial reporting
• Ability to execute detail-oriented work rapidly and with a high level of accuracy.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of relevant accounting software packages
• Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 50%

  Qualifications and Requirements:

  • BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in international development programs.
  • or MS/MA in Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field and a minimum of 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in international development programs.
  • Possession of CPA, ACA, ICAN, or recognized equivalent is required.
  • Expert knowledge of USAID and other donor regulations is required.

    Safeguarding:

    FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This Includes taking measures to protect vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360’s Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and subrecipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order.

    This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

    FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

    FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
    
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