Finance Officer, Public-Private Mix, TB-LON 3 Project at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Reports to:  Director of Finance & Operation

About the Project

• The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four result areas:
  • Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
  • Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
  • TB disease transmission and progression reduced
  • TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.
• The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with IHVN as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities. 

Job Summary

• The Finance Officer (Public-Private Mix, TB-LON 3 Project) will assist in the management of the TB-LON 3 Project Financial Processes, Reports, Budgeting and Budget controls including preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements.
• Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, s/he will work with the finance team to provide support to the TB-LON 3 Project program implementation team on operations and general management of the TB-LON 3 Project, with particular reference to routine financial operations, financial reporting, budgeting, budget controls, administering of finances to sub-recipients, including sites and state offices.

S/he will be Responsible for

• The maintenance of general ledger of the accounting software – SAGE 300 (ACCPAC), while ensuring monthly reconciliation of all ledgers and sub-ledgers
• Administering payments (preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions etc.) and preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Monitoring Grant expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of any reporting period
• Reviewing monthly financial reports from the sub-recipients and state offices under the TB LON 3 project; and ensure timely disbursements to state offices and sub-recipients
• Preparing monthly Grant Budget/Actual Reports with variance analysis and budget burn rates to identify relevant / expected implementation discrepancies
• Coordinating and supervising the financial activities implementation & reporting of sub-recipients of the TB LON 3 project
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor and Project’s Director of Finance & Operation

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of a B.Sc. in Accountancy or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy; Professional Accounting qualification will be considered a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification hands-on experience with an International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or Grants Operational environment is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Applicants should be able to work with minimal supervision and under pressure
• Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft office etc)
• Good working knowledge of Sage 300 ERP
• Analytical mind and fluency in written and oral communication
• Ability to relate with subordinates colleagues and supervisors
• Innovative with a sound mind.