Finance Manager at Navanti

Job Description

• The Finance Manager will oversee the financial management of the MEL Support team that will work closely with USAID/Nigeria staff, USAID implementing partners, and other key stakeholders including development partners in Nigeria, and USAID/Washington stakeholders.
• The Finance Manager will provide effective financial recording and timely reporting of project financial reports as well as annual financial reporting based on funder regulations; provide monthly bank account reconciliations; effective monitoring of project work-plan and budget; and initiate quarterly work-plan audit to determine expenditure levels and ensure compliance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the MEL Support Activity financial transactions by examining financial documents to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and validity of financial data.
• Support the preparation and submission of monthly invoices and other financial reports as required and provide required documentation for USAID-required audits.
• Oversee the tax vendor to ensure proper filing of taxes with relevant tax authorities.
• Ensure preparation and availability of statutory financial records (e.g tax returns) and tax compliance.
• Produce financial reports for the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), as needed.
• Work closely with the DCOP to establish financial systems, track spending, ensure efficient use of resources in line with USAID requirements.
• Ensure payroll calculations and statutory deductions are accurate and in compliance with local regulations.
• Supervise the Finance Officer and ensure that processing of payment transactions is done on a daily basis.
• Provide support and guidance to the MELSA team on financial management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in finance, banking, accounting, or related field (a Master's is preferred, however, Navanti will consider applicants with a Bachelor's Degree + 10 years of relevant experience).
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.