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  • Posted: Mar 16, 2020
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    Pact works across multiple sectors and actors to combat corruption, promote democracy and improve health. Our funding partners run the gamut from the U.S. Government to private foundations to corporations, and our on-the-ground partners include Nigerian ministries and civil society organizations focused on advocacy, democracy and health. Since 2005, Pact ...
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    Finance and Administration Director

    Department

    Program Delivery (PDEL) - Pact exists to help create a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership of their future. The Program Delivery Team, contributes to realizing this purpose by: Forging smart partnerships and treating all people with dignity and respect; Applying organizational policies and regulatory compliance appropriately and consistently; Facilitating team spirit among colleagues and promoting the organization through communications; Influencing decision makers through focused, relevant communications; Continually striving to learn and share knowledge and find small ways to make the workplace more enjoyable for all; Cultivating and harvesting innovation; Contributing to the organization’s ability to think and act strategically at all times; Inspiring and spreading our desired organizational culture across the global enterprise.

    Position Overview

    Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Finance and Administration Director (F&AD) is responsible for the overall administration and financial operations for the project. The F&AD ensures that administrative departments are successfully managed and provides operations support as required. The F&AD is responsible for training and mentoring staff on policies and procedures, donor regulations, new systems, and financial best practices is expected, as well as working closely with the Chief of Party and headquarters personnel to ensure compliance with all donor regulations and effective and proactive management.  The F&AD normally manages other administrative functions such as Operations, Grants, HR, Security, and other office support staff. This is a local position and is contingent upon award.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design and implement systems and procedures in compliance with Pact standards, ensuring effective internal controls and minimizing risks for Pact; ensure that corrective action plans approved by headquarters in response to external or internal audits and other monitoring reviews are implemented as planned and scheduled.
    • Manage all project finances to ensure effective use of resources in order to achieve program objectives in compliance of all donor requirements; ensure financial monitoring systems provide timely and relevant reports to Pact staff, including analysis and tracking of grant commitments (i.e. cash advances), obligations, awards and liquidations, to support efficient accountable implementation
    • Mentor and train relevant staff to ensure that team members have the appropriate skill levels for their positions and are developing to their full capacity; conduct trainings for other personnel as needed to fully educate on efficient, effective financial and internal control systems, budget analysis, as well as policy and procedure awareness and compliance.
    • Help manage all start-up and close-out activities
    • Ensure financial records organization, retention, and security.
    • Support financial management of sub-grants including processing advances/liquidations, monitoring/compliance visits and close-out procedures
    • Oversee the local Security Management Plan and oversee changes to operations to ensure that adequate risk assessment is carried out and required systems and preventative measures are introduced.
    • As applicable, equip appropriate staff to provide technical assistance to local NGOs in the area of financial management and compliance.

    Basic Requirements

    • Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field
    • An ACA/ACCA/CPA/ICAN  or other recognized professional accounting qualification
    • At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or business management, including at least three (3) years of post-qualification experience as an auditor with a recognized public or private firm, or as a finance manager with a reputable civil society organization or donor agency.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage large budgets, and in-depth knowledge of USG Cost Accounting Standards
    • Thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology (private sector, governmental, and non-profit) and an ability to understand accounting practices and procedures; to analyze data, narrative reports, and workload flow charts, etc.
    • Progressively responsible experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, and sub-contracts or sub-awards.
    • Excellent organizational, analytical, and English oral and written communication skills; demonstrated supervisory skills; and the ability to work well on a team.
    • Previous experience in building or enhancing civil society organization financial management capacity
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., and the ability to use various commercially available accounting software programs.
    • Nigeria experience mandatory.



    Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to PACT on careers-pactworld.icims.com to apply

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