Associate Director, Finance at Family Health International

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Finance in the supervision of the finance/accounting staff in the Country Office (CO) and state field offices.
• With the Director of Finance, provide support with problem resolution on cash accounts, bank resolutions, accounting software, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs.
• Provide support with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of FHI360 and sub-recipient reports for reimbursement of expenditures.
• Analyse, develop and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets including monitoring cash flows and requesting for fund transfers from FHI/360HQ.
• Prepare financial reports for FHI360 Nigeria to monitor and track obligations and expenditures.
• Provide training and backstopping on the accounting software. Provide technical assistance on accounting and financial matters. Identify areas needing improvement and provide necessary staff development and training.
• Assist FHI360/Nigeria Program staff in monitoring sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.
• Prepare written and verbal responses to inquiries and requests for budgetary information.
• In collaboration with the Director of Finance, prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects account activities, with accompanying backup documentation and receipts.
• Serve as a resource person to FHI360/Nigeria on funder financial regulations and FHI360/Nigeria accounting policies and procedures.
• Supervise finance/accounting staff to ensure that duties are carried out according to schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Proven ability in the management of large, multifaceted programs
• Proven ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and recipients of assistance
• Proven ability in building capacity of organizations in financial management
• Ability to represent FHI/Nigeria to donors, government officials and the NGO community in financial matters
• Proven ability in supervising staff
• Well-developed computer spread sheet skills
• Familiarity with multiple program (i.e. donor) regulations on financial reporting
• Ability to execute detail-oriented work rapidly and with a high level of accuracy.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of relevant accounting software packages
• Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 50%

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in international development programs. 
• or MS/MA in Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field and a minimum of 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in international development programs. 
• Possession of CPA, ACA, ICAN, or recognized equivalent is required.
• Expert knowledge of USAID and other donor regulations is required.