Finance Manager at PACT

Description of the Role

• The Finance Manager will be responsible for the overall financial management of Pact Nigeria. 
• This position will be responsible for ensuring accurate project financial tracking, recording and financial reporting to donors, and compliance with the organizational policies and donor requirements.
• S/he will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Country Director on integrated management of all project finances to ensure effective use of resources in order to achieve program objectives in compliance with donor requirements.
• In collaboration with the Country Director, design, develop and adapt policies, guidelines and criteria for the management of project finances and sub-grants in accordance with Pact standards and donor regulations.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and grantees on  financial accounting, reporting, procurement, and other financial compliance practices associated with the program.
• Lead and oversee annual budget preparations which includes overseeing work plan costing and the integration of work plan and donor-approved budgets;
• Develop procedures for monitoring and analyzing program budgets, which allow accurate projection of expenditures and comparisons of actual and budgeted spending and advise on action and corrective plans.
• Advise program staff on project’s financial health through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports;
• Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of funds and sub awards/contracts
• Liaises with the Country Director to ensure the project needs are being met in terms of accounting, contracts, human resources, IT, and operations
• Monitor partner’s (sub awards) management of funds and cross check source documents
• Maintain financial files according to Pact standard and support.
• Be a focal person for A-133, donor specific and other applicable local statutory audits as required
• Build the capacity of finance department in Pact Nigeria Office
• Work closely with headquarters to ensure compliance and effective and proactive fiscal management.
• When necessary interact with government officials, auditors and other financial institutes and represent Pact professionally at all level

Qualifications

• A Master's degree or higher in Finance, Business Management, or related degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in financial regulations, policies, and practices of comparable USG or other international programs funded by other donors.
• Strong financial and operational management experience with proven management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills with significant experience building strong host country national team.
• Proven ability to work with a wide range of local organizations and people.
• Excellent understanding of USAID and USG regulations preferred, or international donor experience.
• Ability to work independently and produce timely and high quality results
• Cooperates and work well with others in the pursuit of team goals; shares information and supports others
• Able to establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels; puts others at ease; promotes harmony and consensus through diplomatic handling of disagreements and potential conflict.
• Adaptable; receptive to new ideas; willing and able to adjust to changing demands and circumstances
• Remains calm, objective and in control in stressful situations; maintain a stable performance under pressure; accepts criticism without becoming over-defensive
• Maintains high ethical standards both professionally and personally; shows integrity and fairness in dealings with others; is reliable and trustworthy
• Seeks all possible relevant information for problem solving and decision making; consults widely; probes the facts, analyses issues from different perspectives
• Seeks all possible relevant information for problem solving and decision making; consults widely; probes the facts, analyses issues from different perspectives
• Enthusiastic and committed; demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work over long time periods.
• Committed to the achievement and maintenance of quality; sets high standards of performance for self and others.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and complex accounting software systems.
• Direct experience with accounting software systems; knowledge of Serenic Navigator accounting software desirable
• Ability to travel to various parts of the country where Pact program is being implemented
• Working experience in Nigeria preferred.