Head of Finance and Resource Management at The Nigerian Red Cross

Job Code: AJ13 - 05
Responsible to: Secretary General

Responsibilities

• Design and develop guidelines, procedures for the management of the National Society finance and grants.
• Report and document al financial activity of the NS in collaboration with other departments and donors to ensure that there is a co-ordinated management in line with best practices and donor requirement.
• Provide short term/strategic financial management capacity building support for the programmes.
• Establish system for financial management and expenditure reports in accordance with NS Finance policy guidelines.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reconciliations and reports.
• Prepare a comprehensive analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets, cash flow, budget monitoring record, financial revenue and expenditure in collaboration with relevant programme officers and branches.
• Provide a high standard of financial accounting in both development and emergency programmes, ensuring compliance to local statutory and NS accounting policies.
• Ensure strict adherence to accounting systems, policies, internal controls and procedures for the collection of accurate, complete and timely financial data (e.g: budget, forecasts, expenditure, commitment, payroll and delegation of authority).
• Manage the cash flow in liaison with the branches and Programme Heads to ensure timely and secured transfer of funds to meet programme need.
• Provide the necessary checks and balances to ensure that money is spent effectively and efficiently.
• Conducting frequent audits and checks on all financial transactions including procurement, store, vehicle management and other internal control systems and reporting their status on a monthly basis or as may be required.
• Liaise with the Headquarters and Branches to ensure that adequate funds are available for the smooth running of the office and other routine activities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Management/Administration.

Professional designation:

• Chartered Accountant, Certified General Accountant or Certified management Accountant designation is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of finance procedures in development institutions
• High moral standard
• Proficiency in the use of Computer program for Accounting, word processing, Database, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Internet.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years progressive financial responsibility.