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CBM is an international Christian development organisation, committed to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world. Based on its Christian values and over 100 years of professional expertise, CBM addresses poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability, and works in partnership to create an inclu...
Location: Abuja, Nigeria (with travels to the project sites)
Contract: November 2016-March 2020 (6 months probation)
Objective: The SiB Programme Finance and Administration Manager will manage a team of financial officers, and oversee grant and financial management, administration, human resources and compliance activities.
S/he will be responsible for the financial performance of SiB programme and for ensuring compliance with donor and CBM requirements. S/he will provide leadership in developing tools for successfully administering and controlling the programme budget and providing financial analysis of the projects performance to inform decision making processes.
The SiB Programme Finance and Administration Manager will report directly to the SiB Programme Director.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. The candidate must be a chartered accountant, certified by a local accounting body
• Knowledge of programme administration
• Knowledge of Navision or any related programme management and accounting software is an added advantage
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
• Experience with grant administration and/or compliance (institutional and private donors)
• Demonstrated experience in managing and controlling large budgets, with preference for previous experience working in a consortium.
• Experience of compiling financial reports for international donors Experience of leading a team in a collaborative working style
• HR and procurement experience
• Well versed in financial management, accounting, controlling and calculation methods
• Experience of working in a financially-oriented role in the not-for-profit-sector, ideally with an international NGO
• Experience in managing external audit and monitoring implementation of recommendations
• Working experience in insecure environments
• Following security and safety protocols
TASKS
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
• Ability to think and solve problems creatively
• Strong project management and time management skills
• Highly organized and details-oriented
• Ability to set and revise financial and administration policies and procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and accountancy software and Navision
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Managing change
• Developing others
• Managing performance
• Technical expertise
• Result-oriented
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English, including public speaking. Fluency in spoken and written French will be an added advantage.
Nationality
The position is open only to Nigeria nationals
The future job holder adheres to CBM values and commits to CBM’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
CBM is an equal opportunities employer, and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities.
Candidates with the required profile and proven experiences, who meet these qualifications, are invited to submit, in English via email, a meaningful letter of motivation, a CV, copies of diplomas, three professional referees and salary expectations quoted in Nigeria Naira to Human Resource Unit jobs.nigeria@cbm.org
Application deadline: 2 October 2016
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