Finance Coordinator at Search For Common Ground’s International

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Supervise the Field Finance Officer and Assistant to ensure effective service delivery;
• Ensure proper documentation of transactions is kept in line with financial policies;
• Ensure all financial documents are stored in hard copies and backed up by scanning into our backup system
• Supervise and maintain Niger Delta Office’s cash management, optimal bank balance, and bank reconciliation
• Monitoring currency gains /losses by recording and reconciling them on a daily basis
• Monitoring of funds to ensure availability for disbursements
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, advances, partner accounts, accruals, payroll, and severance, and ensure that data in books match data in the system (GP) on a monthly basis
• Correspond with local banks and donors on all financial operational matters
• Ensure regulatory reports and Tax obligations are properly prepared and timely reported
• Prepare Monthly Financial Reports (MFR) for review by the SFM and upload them into the Global Finance system 
• Ensure the Balance Sheet is reviewed and a schedule of outstanding balances is prepared and sent to the DFA for review
• Prepare Budget Vs Actual Project reports and ensure monthly meetings are done with the Project team
• Prepare and organize internal and external audits
• Ensure that Search and its partners have practices and policies that support easy audits
• Facilitate timely audits and responses to auditors, both local and at headquarters
• The position holder will conduct him/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Search and not jeopardize its mission and objectives;
• Any other function assigned to him/her by the Supervisor.
• Direct supervision of the Finance team in the Niger Delta Offices
• Country Director, Senior Finance Manager, Sub-Grants Manager, Consortium Coordinator and Head of Programme Implementation.
• Finance and program staff in partner organizations and donors.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or accounting is required.
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience within an NGO, of which three years should be working with EU and/or US government funds. Experience working within an international NGO is a strong advantage.
• Experience managing a portfolio of awards from multiple donors
• Experience preparing for internal audits and implementing audit recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to build capacity and lead training for staff and partners.
• Proven ability to be an effective supervisor of staff of varying levels of responsibility
• Proven ability in setting up and implementing accountability mechanisms
• Proven ability in financial planning and developing budgets for new business
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Mastery of Excel is a must
• Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Excellent communication, coaching, and facilitation skills
• Ability to travel up to 30% within Nigeria.