Post:Nigeria-Director of Finance and Grants
Organization: Creative Associates International
Location:Bauchi, Nigeria –
Director of Finance and Grants Nigeria Northern Education Initiative (NEI) Education Division Start
Date: Immediately Position Location: Bauchi, Nigeria Background: Creative Associates International Incorporated is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in more than 20 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance and Grants Manager will ensure full financial and contractual compliance of NEI activities with USAID regulations. Working with Creative’s internal auditing system and Financial Comptroller, NEI’s Finance Director will establish internal control systems as well as accounting and financial reporting protocols for local subcontractors and grantees. He will supervise project financial staff and program budget matters, managing accounting and disbursement needs, verifying that procurements comply with USAID and Creative financial guidelines, overseeing the training of staff and partner NGOs in financial systems, ensuring adherence to grants management policies, and assuring timely financial reporting to USAID.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Reports to the Chief of Party
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Overview subcontractor invoices/vouchers and consultant fee payments in accordance with accounting procedures and contract policies.
•Assist with developing spreadsheet programs for checking tracking and monitoring analyses for all financial project activities, and maintain spreadsheets with current project expense data. Provide Project Director with updated monthly cost reports. •Prepare quarterly financial reports for USAID Contracting Officer and CTO, prepare ad hoc reports as necessary. •Respond to subcontractor inquiries regarding financial issues.
•Prepare NEI Task Orders budget amendments and pipeline analyses as needed. Prepare subcontractor modifications.
•Coordinate contract and task order budget submissions to the USAID Contracting Officer.
•Receive, review and reconcile monthly field expenses submitted by NEI project field activities. •Review and submit wire transfer requests for field offices and follow up with Creative F&A to ensure the timely transfer of funds.
•To serve as liaison between home and field offices in financial matters.
•Review F&A project vouchers to ensure project expenses have been allocated correctly. If needed, prepare and submit adjustments to F&A.
•Assist in the allocation processing monitoring, reviewing and corrections of staff and consultant expense reimbursement requests.
•Participate in ongoing analysis, forecasting and review of project expenses.
•Maintain an updated list of consultants/staff billable to the NEI project.
•Coordinate any CTO approval on staff or consultants working for the NEI project.
•Ensure compliance with USAID policies and regulations.
•Oversee project procurement in accordance with contract and Creative requirements and regulations.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
•Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent in a relevant field;
•Possess a minimum of five years experience working on accounting/financial management of development programs;
•At least three years experience supervising complex, high-speed financial operations in developing countries
•Experience managing grants programs, and experience in field based accounting; •Financial management experience, including budgeting, financial management (tracking, reporting and accounting), and procurement;
•Experience with computerized accounting;
•Strong organizational and leadership skills;
•Fluency in English;
•Excellent oral and written communication skills;
•Strong analytical capacity.
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
•Experience working in transition and fragile state environments;
•Proficiency in Dari or Pashto is desirable but not required
WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
The incumbent in this position will work in an office environment and will utilize the following equipment:
•Computer
•Printer •Photocopier
•Facsimile
•Telephone
•Other (specify)
The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This position description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.
Creative Associates International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/V/D.
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013
How to apply:
http://reliefweb.int/job/590040/nigeria-director-finance-and-grants
