Finance Manager at Resolve to Save Lives

Job Purpose

• The Finance Manager is responsible for handling all finance and accounting activities relating to the Resolve to Save Lives country office in Nigeria. This is a full-time position based in the Abuja. The position primarily reports to the Country Director, Nigeria with a dotted line into the Global Finance Manager.

Core Duties and Responsibilities
Finance & Accounting:

• Manage day-to-day financial operations of the Nigeria office
• Accounts Payable including: reviewing for appropriate signatories and coding
• Manage accounts receivable
• Facilitate opening and maintenance of any needed bank accounts
• Reconcile inter-company transfers, cash, bank, and credit cards
• Responsible for data entry of expenses into the accounting system
• Processing fund request from grants managers/programs to headquarters
• Manage grants accounting
• Monitor and maintain petty cash and bank balances to ensure sufficient funds are available.

Reporting:

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly and annual financial statements in a timely manner
• Prepare financial reports for donors based on their requirements
• Ensure accounting practices and financial reporting are in compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS) and government regulations
• Completion of tax reporting requirements as needed
• Maintain compliance records such as audit reports and account statements

Budgeting and Financial Controls:

• Monitor monthly actual to budget variances. Update the management team on a monthly basis of any financial and budget concerns
• In coordination with global finance team,lead the annual audit process ensuring compliance with local and global regulations
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Country Director
• Administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization's financial status
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
• Maintain a robust financial management/reporting system with implementation of Sage Intact
• Establish review processes to continuously improve financial accounting practices, and related policies and procedures
• Work closely with the local operations manager to update, implement, and provide guidance on finance related business policies
• Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Country Director and global finance team
• Oversee other finance related responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
ther Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (eg, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration)
• Advanced level of English preferred
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to details
• Ability to set priorities and problem-solve
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Resolve to Save Lives
• Collaborative, dedicated team player with excellent organizational and coordination skills
• This Vacancy Advertisement is open to only Nigeria Nationals
• Computer skills: Advanced Excel, Microsoft 365 Suite of software, accounting software, cloud software.

Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of overall experience in finance, and minimum five (5) years working with a nonprofit organization in finance
• Prior experience working in non-profit global development sector preferred
• Solid understanding of general finance and budgeting and ability to apply concepts.