Finance Specialist at Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL)

Project Background

• In collaboration with the Government of Nigeria (GoN), PEPFAR/USAID investments have led to the achievement of significant progress in the fight against the HIV epidemic in Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
• However, the 2018 Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) showed that epidemic control targets are yet to be achieved. Further, this progress is threatened by development challenges: limited financial resources, insufficient use of data for decision making, weak coordination mechanism across all levels of government and insecurity.
• The Accelerating Control of HIV Epidemic (ACE) project provides USAID with the opportunity to support the GoN, civil society groups, and private sector actors in the cluster 3 focus states to close gaps in reaching control targets, address critical challenges in implementing their HIV response and accelerate progress towards sustainable epidemic control.

Job Summary

• The position holder will support the Director of Finance and Admin to manage responsibility for both accounting and finance and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of funders with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles (IAS & IFRS).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare month end closure reports, bank resolutions etc from QuickBooks accounting software,
• Respond to compliance questioned costs, findings, and spare head financial close outs activities.
• Provide support with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of HSCL and sub-recipient/ Consortium partners reports for reimbursement of expenditures.
• Analyze, develop, and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets including monitoring cash flows and requesting for fund transfers from USAID
• Prepare financial reports for to monitor and track obligations and expenditures.
• Assist technical staff in monitoring sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects account activities, with accompanying backup documentation and receipt.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• B.Sc / BA Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• Or MSc / MA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1 - 3 years relevant experience.
• ACCA, ACA, ANAN is required.

Desired competencies:

• Experience in accounting and accounting principles sufficient to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analyses.
• Experience in financial reporting, and financial management systems applications.
• Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.
• Demonstrated analytical skills in the interpretation of budgetary, financial, and related management information
• Ability to conduct complex system analysis studies involving financially oriented applications
• Proficiency in the use of software applications, database and SQL query tools and spreadsheets
• Knowledge of local and donor contractual requirements and regulations
• Must have report writing skills and be able to communicate with impact
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle pressure situations
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to use software tools to present data clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.