Finance Advisor (Global Fund) at Chemonics International

Scope of Work (SOW)

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Finance Advisor to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the Global Fund Contract in Nigeria.

Background

• SAII Associates Limited / Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc., has been engaged to provide health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance for HIV/AIDS relief, malaria prevention and elimination, tuberculosis prevention (TB), and family planning and reproductive health programs.  
• Working in partnership with the Government of Nigeria, SAII’s multi-donor logistics platform addresses all elements of a comprehensive supply chain throughout the country of Nigeria.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of the project accounting and financial management.
• Oversee the processing of accounting transactions according to the general principles of accounting and adhere to home office field accounting manual procedures.
• Follow client and Chemonics policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Prepare procurement transactions and payments, ensuring that all supporting documentation and approvals are accurate.
• Review copies of all receipts for all expenses.
• Facilitate provision of information and documentation during audits.
• Review expense reports.
• Enter accounting transactions into the accounting software.
• Prepare bank reconciliation process.
• Ensure the maintenance of proper accounting documentation.
• Support payroll processing each month and prepare salary receipt/payroll forms, as well as the Provident Fund withholdings and employer contributions, as required.
• Liaise with income tax authority and remit employee withholdings on a monthly basis, as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the home office Field Accounting and Support Team (FAST) representative.
• Prepare coding sheets before they are sent to the Finance Director and Director Donor Integration or Country Director for review and approval.
• Prepare monthly wire transfer requests through a thorough analysis of projected project expenditures.
• Support the Finance Director in subcontractor management by reviewing and monitoring monthly subcontractor invoices.
• Evaluate VAT reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all transactions follow client and Chemonics rules and regulations.
• Support the Finance Director as a liaison to other administrative and technical components to manage project financial budgeting and expenditure progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to achieve the project’s goals and objectives.

Supervision for Global Fund:

• The Finance Advisor will report directly to the Finance Manager and will report with dotted lines to the Director Donor Integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Certification of Chartered Accountants or local equivalent desirable.
• Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience working with USAID or other donor funded experience desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to details.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project required.
• Fluency in English required.

Working Conditions / Duration of Assignment:

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.