Finance Manager (Pending Donor Approval) at Health Partners International

Contract: Full Time (expected duration of programme, 5 years with anticipated start date early 2017)

Description of Role

• The Finance Manager will be responsible for setting up and overseeing all project financial management arrangements, regulations and procedures ensuring the highest level of accountability.
• As part of this they will be expected to participate in the development of the project’s internal procedures.
• They will manage all financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, expenditure, controls and analysis to ensure that all payments are consistent with funding decisions taken by donors and government.
• In order to achieve a high level of accountability they will conduct financial and management systems assessments of fund recipients, where appropriate, and arrange for / undertake audits and spot checks during contract implementation.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Managing the financial and administrative activities of the programme
• Overseeing the National Programme Accountants and all in-country finance staff.
• Developing and reviewing financial and administrative policies and procedures for effective management of the programme
• Ensuring compliance therewith by all the staff and providing effective leadership and training to the finance staff
• Coordinate processes for budget preparation within the programme and monitor strict compliance with the budgetary provisions.
• Assist in providing regular expenditure forecast for programme funding purposes.
• Liaise with the PM on financial components of operational plans and progress.
• Oversee the maintenance of all financial books and records including those related to various bank accounts and ensure that they are frequently reconciled.
• Ensure that all financial reports prepared by the sub-ordinate staff are properly checked.
• Prepare periodic financial reports as management might require from time to time.
• Prepare programme monthly financial reports and ensure that they are sent to the UK Office on timely basis.
• Ensure that all applicable taxes and other relevant payments are made in a timely manner to all government agencies.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years’ experience overseeing finance & accounting aspects of international aid programmes.
• A qualified accountant with postgraduate degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Experience managing financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, expenditure, controls and analysis within donor funded projects.
• Previous experience working and delivering results in Africa, in particular Nigeria
• Experience in implementing and managing financial control mechanisms
• Experience managing finance teams
• Previous experience working and delivering results in West Africa, in particular Nigeria
• Excellent oral/written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and skills and experience working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience using health database systems