Finance Manager at International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)

Job Summary

• As the Finance Manager, you will work closely with the Country Director and are responsible for protecting the financial health and integrity of the project.
• You will implement appropriate accounting and financial procedures and policies, provide financial data and strategic planning and prepare for audits.
• You will also be in charge of capacity building staff in financial management, audits, and procedural compliance.
• This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria and reports to the Country Director.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversee financial record keeping; control and reconcile the documentation, upload the financial information into the financial system.
• Provide Finance Director with reconciliation of banks and cash, payroll and tax, revenue, A/R and A/P accounts.
• Develop, in coordination with other departments, the annual budget of the project.
• Prepare forecasts and monitor expenses, identify funding gaps.
• Support the Country Director in the grants management function, including providing information required for proposals and grant modifications, and participate in negotiations.
• Prepare the financial statements for grant reporting.
• Ensure all financial practices implemented in country comply with the up-to-date INSO procedures and donors’ regulations.
• Oversee the statutory reporting to local authorities.
• Lead the year-end process and timely provide the required information for the consolidation of INSO global financial statements.
• Meet external reporting deadlines; prepare budgets and reports with exactness and compliance; liaise with donors and HQ when necessary.
• Act as a focal point during audits, and enforce internal and external audit recommendations in a timely fashion.
• Make recommendations for ongoing improvements in functionality as required.
• Manage the finance department, partake in the recruitment process, orientation and training of staff with financial functions.
• Participate in making key decisions at the country level by participating in a Country Management Team.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in similar roles with NGO.
• Advanced formal education in financial management, accounting or a similar field.
• Proficient in Excel. Experienced in a similar system as SUNSYSTEM and Q&A reporting tool.
• Ability to process large amounts of data.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and account processes.
• Ability to handle multi donors and multiyear budgets.
• Donor/contract management experience and donor policy knowledge (preferably ECHO, FCDO, SDC and BHA).
• Good English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to supervise and direct.