Director of Administration and Finance at Connexus Corporation

About the Opportunity

• Connexus is seeking experienced candidates for the position of Director of Administration & Finance (DAF) for the anticipated USAID/Nigeria Value Chain Activity. The DAF will be responsible for several key financial, administrative, and reporting functions for the Activity, including budgeting, planning, and forecasting; financial and regulatory reporting; internal controls and risk management; and compliance with Connexus and USAID policies and regulations. Note: this is a preliminary position description and may be clarified further after solicitation release.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily accounting, finance, operations, and logistics for the project’s field office.
• Assist with initial set-up and implementation of accounting and operations systems during project start-up and manage accounting and operations systems during close-out at the project’s conclusion.
• Oversee project office operations and facilities; supervise accounting, administrative, and support personnel.
• Prepare financial statements for the project on an as-needed basis (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, annually).
• Ensure project office compliance with USAID rules and regulations and Connexus policies.
• Analyze Activity projections and reconcile with actual spending.
• Oversee payroll and ensure compliance with local Nigerian rules and regulations.
• Maintain the Activity’s financial and administrative records.
• Oversee financial and administrative aspects of local subcontractors, vendors, and grantees as applicable.
• Manage and track company equipment at project office, such as computers and vehicles.

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing and implementing accounting and operations systems for multi-faceted development projects.
• Demonstrated success managing and overseeing accounting and operations for USAID projects.
• Strong understanding of USAID requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated, excellent written and spoken English skills; knowledge of other languages strongly desired.
• Prior experience in management positions, preferably for a project of comparable complexity and budget.
• Authorized to work in Nigeria.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in managing and implementing accounting and operations systems for multi-faceted development projects.
• Knowledge of and prior experience managing accounting software (Quickbooks, Deltek, Costpoint, etc.).
• Nigerian citizen