Finance Manager (75%), USAID / Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Support Activity (MELSA) at Social Impact (SI)

Project Objective
The purpose of this five-year project is to support USAID/Nigeria staff and partners to implement more efficient, effective, and transparent activities by improving:

• USAID and Implementing Partner’s (IP) capacity to achieve expected results;
• USAID’s understanding and tracking of activity and project performance; and
• Mission and activity ability to collaborate, learn, and adapt (CLA). 

Position Description

• SI is seeking a part-time Finance Manager (75%) to oversee financial planning and management, as well as logistical and administrative support to the activity team.
• The Finance Manager must ensure administrative, financial, contractual, and procurement activities are carried out in compliance with SI and USAID regulations and policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee activity finance and administration.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and deliverables in line with SI and USAID regulations.
• Establish and implement procedures for project financial management, procurement, and consultant contracts to ensure transparency and ethical business practices.
• Work with senior management to ensure that financial management and reporting are following USAID requirements.
• Manage activity start-up and support the initial work planning process.
• Establish procedures for and manage a payroll services firm to administer staff salaries and benefits, consultant payments, and other expenses.
• Ensure payroll calculations, including tax withholding, employee/employer contributions, and other deductions, are accurate and in compliance with local regulations.
• Develop financial reports as needed.
• Implement other functions relevant to the position, including regular meetings with SI Headquarters Management Team.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business, Financial Management, or other relevant field required.
• At least seven years of financial management and contracts expertise with USAID-funded projects required.
• Knowledge of and experience with Nigerian payroll income tax calculations and health policy calculations for all full-time staff.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Computer literate and possess superior oral and written communication skills.
• Oral and written fluency in English.