Finance and Administration Manager at Nasarawa State Community and Social Development Agency (NSCSDA)

Duties  The Finance and Administration Manager shall be charged with the responsibility for:

• Ensuring efficient running of the office and the maintenance of all office facilities
• Processing and paying all bills, salaries (etc) pertaining to the smooth running of the State Agency;
• Maintaining schedules of personnel, welfare and other personnel functions;
• Ensuring the proper recording of financial transactions of the Agency;
• Generating adequate, reliable and timely financial reports for the General Manager (GM) and other Stakeholders;
• Preparing annual budgets and work plans for the State Agency;
• Processing and managing all fund disbursements as well as ensuring proper documentation to facilitate the release of funds from funding agencies to Communities;
• Liaising with banks, tax authorities, and other regulatory agencies on behalf of the State Agency;
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports on financial progress of micro-projects and Community Development Projects (CDPs);
• Preparing quarterly Financial Management Reports (FMR5)
• Assisting the GM in the day-to-day running of the State Agency;
• Reviewing financial transactions of communities in line with General Guidelines issued by the State Agency, Federal Project Support Unit (FPSU) apd Funding Agencies, and making reports to the GM;
• Offering training and capacity building in the areas of financial management, record keeping, and other related matters to the Community; and
• Perform any other duties assigned by the General Manager

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A university degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or Banking and Finance with at least twelve years post qualification experience and membership of professional association such as ICAN, ANAN, ACA, ACCA and knowledge of Computer based Accounting packages.
• Experience in donor-funded rural development project will be an added advantage.

Remuneration
This position attracts remuneration commensurate with the model of entry and in accordance with agreed terms with the world bank.