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Founded in 1915, Helen Keller International is dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. We currently have more than 180 programs in 21 African and Asian countr...
Job Description
Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with communities striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in their own lives. Working in more than 20 countries – across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States – and together with a global community of supporters, we are ensuring every person has the opportunity – as Helen did – to reach their true potential.
Position: Finance Director
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
We are currently seeking a Finance Director in Nigeria to lead all aspects of the finance function and to facilitate the integration between accounting, finance, and program staff towards the common goal of ensuring that project objectives are met. The Director will serve as a thought partner to the Country Director to analyze and maintain the financial health of the program portfolio.
Functional Relationships
Helen Keller has a matrixed reporting structure. Regular communication and a spirit of teamwork among colleagues, both hierarchically and laterally are essential to make this structure thrive.
The Finance Director reports directly to the Country Director (CD) and is a key member of the Country Management Team (CMT). To ensure congruity and consistency of global financial policies and procedures, the Director will also be a member of the global Finance department with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Controller.
The position directly supervises a team of staff at different professional skill levels, works closely with colleagues at all levels of Helen Keller’s global management structure, especially subject matter experts in accounting, budget and finance, business development, finance systems and grants compliance. S/he may be called upon to participate in global working groups or steering committees and/or to provide support to colleagues in other country offices.
This position liaises with donors and/or subrecipients for the country’s portfolio, representing Helen Keller at donor and project partner meetings.
Scope of the Position
The Finance Director is responsible for the overall financial management of the country office portfolio which is be composed of projects funded by foreign governments (USAID, FDDO) and/or other multi-lateral and privately funded initiatives. S/he will manage a collaborative effort with country office and global management colleagues to ensure adherence to Helen Keller policies and procedures, maintain strong internal controls; supervise the management and maintenance of the general ledger and all other accounting functions and oversee and participate in the administration and management of awards in the country office portfolio; and the implementation of financial oversight mechanisms to ensure financial integrity and compliance with donor and Helen Keller policies as well as local laws across programs.
Specific Responsibilities
Overall Management and Leadership
As a member of the CMT, participate in planning and direction setting for the country office and its programs, lending your unique perspective and expertise to the process.
Partner closely with the CD to monitor burn rates, pipelines, and other aspects of country office financial health. Flag unusual budget variances or problems and recommend corrective action. Identify operational challenges that affect the integrity of resource management.
Responsible for strategic financial management. Lead finance department in a collaborative effort with program managers to ensure high-quality financial planning, management, reporting and auditing of all programs, including thorough budget preparation and oversight.
Model collaboration for your matrixed team: effectively consult and inform colleagues to maximize efficiency and knowledge sharing and integrate guidance and direction from subject matter experts in your office and elsewhere in the global organization to maximize performance.
Be familiar with finance and other systems in the organization and optimize utilization to achieve efficiencies.
Review and assess status of the country office policies, procedures, and workflows, identify gaps or outdated policies and prioritize improvements.
Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations of local authorities (e.g., consortium of non-governmental organizations, Tax Department) and constituents that impact Helen Keller’s operations and ensure country office adherence.
Build a highly effective Finance team, recruiting, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff, and engaging in frequent performance conversations with team members.
Delegate authority, consult with, and guide staff to achieve goals and contribute to an atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development.
Ensure accountability to beneficiaries, partners, colleagues and donors by providing ongoing feedback in a context of mutual respect.
Identify and implement best practices in financial operations. Participate in international work groups assigned to develop global policies and/or optimize systems and procedures.
Budget and Grants Management
Accounting and General Ledger Management
Ensure that:
Qualifications
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Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the position as subject of email.
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