Finance and Grant Specialist at Nuru Nigeria

Position Overview

• The Finance and Grant Specialist (FGS) will lead the finance team at Nuru Nigeria, ensuring all financial activities align with organisational goals and donor requirements.
• The FGS will be responsible for managing grants, ensuring compliance with grant agreements, overseeing budgeting processes, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in grant management and financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management:

• Oversee and manage the organisation’s financial operations.
• Develop and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with organisational and project goals.
• Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organisational policies and donor requirements.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting.

Grant Management:

• Lead proposal budgeting process and support grant application process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and donor requirements.
• Prepare and submit financial reports to donors as required by grant agreements.
• Maintain comprehensive grant records and documentation.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and donor regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Provide regular updates to the Managing Director and the Strategic Leadership Team on financial status and grant compliance.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate training and capacity-building activities for staff to enhance financial management skills.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Strategic Planning:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategic plan.
• Support in Identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities to support Nuru Nigeria’s mission.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure financial sustainability and effectiveness of projects.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Nuru Nigeria in financial and grant-related meetings and forums.
• Communicate financial and grant-related information clearly and effectively to stakeholders.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other related field. A Master's Degree is preferred.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ANAN, ACCA or equivalent) is a mandatory requirement.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management and grant administration, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• With five years of experience in a managerial role
• Experience managing USAID, GIZ, EU, BMZ, and other institutional donors and foundations is required.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial management principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Attributes:

• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.