Country Finance Manager at mothers2mothers

The Country Finance Manager is responsible for the full finance function in Nigeria. This includes implementation and monitoring of all aspects of the financial transactions and administrative process related to Nigeria including financial management functions i.e. management reporting, financial data analysis, donor reporting, etc. The Country Finance Manager will provide support to the country team to ensure proper resource allocation to implement programme activities.

The Country Finance Manager reports directly the Country Director and provides direct technical and financial support to Nigeria.

Financial System Oversight and Maintenance:

• Set up financial system, including establishment of treasury, and internal controls.
• Implement and maintain accounting and financial internal control systems in order to provide appropriate level of security over the organisations resources and operations.
• Manage the financial and compliance aspects of donors and ensure that expenses are incurred consistent with grant agreements and contracts.
• Maintain m2m finance and operational policies and procedures and lead adaptation for country, where relevant.
• Build capacity on m2m policies, procedures, procurement and accounting software.
• Assist the Head Office Finance department with setting up in-country bank accounts and registration with relevant statutory bodies. Support the Country Director to ensure compliance with all statutory regulations and filings.
• Review the work activities of direct reporting lines, ensuring that functions are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Manage the monthly closing of accounts and ensure reconciliation of all accounts.
• Monitor cash flow through preparation of cash budgets and funding requests to ensure that sufficient cash is always available to meet operational needs.
• Provide support during internal and external audit and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to address audit findings and recommendations.

Financial and accounting management and direction:

• Provide financial management support to the Country Director and country management team and liaise with Head Office
• Provide financial management advice and assistance to the Country Director, including assistance in the preparation and monitoring of organisational budgets.
• Manage the accounting processing and related work processes related to Country Office transactions.
• Track the cash receipts and disbursements at a project level and provide financial advice to project leads in terms of project spending and planning.

Budgets and financial reporting:

• Prepare and maintain country budgets (annual and project), closely coordinating with CD and programme staff.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting to the Country Director and other staff.
• Prepare quarterly pipeline reports and financial analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial data, reports, financial narrative and variance analysis when necessary to Head Office
• Oversee and liaise with finance and operations team on procurement, logistics, travel, and program activity preparation, organisation and management.
• Ensure integrity of procurement procedures and full documentation.
• Manage project contracting with HO, including procurement contracts or purchase orders for goods and services, service agreements, consultant agreements etc. as applicable.
• Prepare proposal budgets for new opportunities.
• Take initiative on cutting costs without compromising quality.
• Provide ad hoc reporting requirements as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or similar field
• At least five years post study experience in a financial/accounting capacity of which at least two years should include management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting financial data and analysis to non-finance staff
• Demonstrated experience developing budgets, financial forecasts, expenditure reports, and other financial reports.
• Knowledge of institutional donor requirements (USAID, CDC, EC, FCDO, UN partner agencies, Global Fund, SIDA, etc.) would be advantageous.

Competencies:

• Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure.
• Strong accounting and financial management acumen
• Excellent attention to detail
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience with ERP accounting systems, high proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work on own and within various teams.
• Ability to manage competing tasks; ability to prioritise and produce high level output consistently.
• Fluent in English