Finance Manager at Creative Associates International

Position Summary:
The Finance Manager will be responsible for
(a) Ensuring that contractual requirements are met based on USAID policies and procedures;
(b) Developing and implementing financial procedures in compliance with Creative and USAID policies and procedures;
(c) Managing procurement actions and executing subcontracts and consulting agreements consistent with USAID and Creative procedures,
(d) Managing payroll and staff reimbursements and maintenance of complete personnel records; and
(e) Supporting the development of documentation and written materials relating to the project.
 
Reporting & Supervision: 

• The Finance Manager will report to the Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief of Party in meeting program objectives and ensure oversight of project finances
• Assure that the program meets all USAID requirements relative to USAID funds accountability and operations within Nigeria
• Provide financial managing and monitoring of agreements
• Ensure that all procurement is in compliance with USG regulations
• Monitor project budgets and provide required reporting
• Coordinate with Creative Finance and Contracts team in the Head Office

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Auditing and Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
• At least 5 years of progressively relevant experience in Accounting, Auditing or Financial Business Management
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology (private sector, governmental, and non-profit) and an ability to understand accounting practices and procedures, analyze data, narrative reports, and workflow charts, etc.
• Experience managing the finances for a project of similar size
• Similar work for other donors/U.S. Government agencies
• Grants under contracts experience
• Effective oral and written communication with accounting and non-accounting individuals
• Previous experience of building or enhancing civil society organizations financial management capacity
• High proficiency in the use of computers, particularly in Microsoft Office and the ability to use various accounting software programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Desired Qualifications:

• At least 5 years prior USAID experience
• ACA/ACCA/CPA or other recognized professional accounting qualification