Finance Controller Manager at MSI Reproductive Choices

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Finance Controller Manager will oversee the financial operations of MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and effective financial planning.
• This role involves managing the finance team, developing financial strategies, and supporting executive management with financial insights and recommendations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Management and Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and reports. 
• Ensure compliance with all accounting standards, regulations, and company policies. 
• Coordinate and manage the annual statutory audit process.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Review all financial transactions before they are signed off by the Finance Director and Country Director.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations check and approval. 

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the budgeting process, including the development of annual budgets (Business Plan), rolling forecasts, P4 or/and P7 forecast.
• Provide financial forecasts and projections to support strategic planning.

Team Management:

• Manage and mentor the finance team, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Ensure continuous development and training of team members.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Develop and maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard the organization’s assets.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee tax planning and compliance activities.

Financial Analysis and Strategy:

• Conduct financial analysis to support business decision-making.
• Provide strategic recommendations to enhance financial performance and business growth.
• Support executive management with financial insights and strategic advice.

Systems and Processes:

• Optimize financial systems and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead finance-related projects and initiatives, including system implementations and upgrades.

KEY EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree with minimum of 2nd class Upper division, and recognised professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, etc.
• 5-7 years’ post-NYSC experience in a similar role with an NGO/INGO
• Working knowledge of different donors USAID, ECHO DFID etc.
• Ability to use SUNSYSTEM Accounting package and it is adding Q&A and other accounting packages.
• Advance Excel skills preferred. 
• Ability to multitask, manage a workload and produce high quality, on-time work. 
• Good team player and flexible while working with other colleagues.  
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate teams to achieve targets.
• Good team player and strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of general and specific Company and commercial law
• Excellent drafting and document review skills.
• Good judgment and strong initiative.
• Proven ability to effectively juggle competing priorities.
• Candidate must be able to work under pressure with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to interact effectively with other external counsel, global MSI team members, diverse in-house client groups, senior executives, and third parties.
• Strong ability to think strategically, creatively, and innovatively.
• Ability to interact effectively with business and technical clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity and Ethical Standards