Finance and Admin Advisor at Society for Family Health (SFH)

• The Finance and Admin Advisor will oversee the financial and operational aspects of the Malaria IMPACT 1B Project, focusing on malaria pre-elimination and digitalization efforts in Lagos State.
• This role requires close collaboration with key stakeholders, including WHO, NMEP, LSMOH, PCN, and Maisha Meds, to ensure the successful implementation of project objectives.
• S/he will be responsible for coordinating accounting, financial, and management reporting functions to ensure alignment with the project’s strategic goals.

Job Role:

• Review and process payments promptly and accurately.
• Prepare budgets and generate detailed monthly financial reports to track and manage financial performance.
• Analyse budget versus actual expenditures and providing explanations for any variances.
• Coordinate logistics for training sessions, orientations, and vehicle deployment for project-related activities.
• Participate in procurement processes to ensure adherence to organizational policies and standards.
• Coordinate audit planning and implementation to uphold transparency, accountability, and compliance.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager to support the successful delivery of the project

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting or related field.
• Professional Qualification such as ACA, ACCA would be an added advantage
• A minimum of six  (6) years’ post NYSC experience in financial and administrative management roles, with increasing levels of responsibility, including at least three years in health-related projects
• Strong financial management skills, including expertise in accounting, financial modeling, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Highly analytical with a demonstrated ability for strategic thinking, complex problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Experience in managing and coordinating projects or programs at the state or national level.
• Proven capacity to engage and collaborate with stakeholders, including government entities at both national and subnational levels.
• Previous experience in coordinating project activities to ensure successful implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse network of partners and stakeholders
• Strong fundamental accounting skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Managing Resources
• Risk Management
• Good experience in the use of accounting software
• Experience in the use of SAP ERP is an added advantage.
• Strong Strategic/Analytical skills
• Good communication Skills
• Strong Financial Accounting Skills
• Budget Management Skills