Job Opportunities at Rs Hunter

Our Client

Our Client, an Internationally funded Non-Governmental Organisation seek the services of a Financial Management Specialist who will analyze every day financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.

Ideal Candidate

• The candidate must possess relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s degree is an added advantage) in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related subjects with at least 5 years relevant work experience in accounting and public finance. The candidate must possess at least one of the following certifications: Institute of Chartered Accountants Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Charted Accountants (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or its equivalent. Candidate who has worked on a public-sector project funded by an international organization, bilateral donor or an international financial institution is desirable.

Job Description

• Advise programme manager on fiduciary obligations and timelines.
• Lead the development and institution of financial controls and procedures to ensure an efficient and effective financial management system for the project
• Assist in the development of project budgets and expenditure forecasts.
• Manage project window on accounting system and lead the preparation of financial statements for project in line with International Public-Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
• Maintain and update all books of accounts and records promptly including appropriate records for advances in line with international accounting standards and project financier requirements
• Ensure payments are only made for eligible expenditures in line with the project budget.
• Lead the preparation of monthly reconciliation statements of project accounts.
• Lead the preparation and submission of periodic audited interim financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annually), interim financial reports and input to project progress reports within stipulated submission deadlines and in formats agreed with the World Bank.
• Support the project recruitment of external auditors and ensure annual financial statements are audited and submitted within the stipulated submission deadline to the project financiers.
• Undertake any other assignment relevant to the role as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of financial management for development projects
• Good understanding of World Bank fiduciary requirements and guidelines for cash flow management, budgeting, expenditure management, auditing and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of NCoA and IPSAS cash (accrual is desirable)
• Good understanding of political economy at both the national and sub-national level and ability to distinguish between formal and informal government processes.
• Commitment and drive for development work.
• Excellent analytical aptitude, oral communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment.
• Ability to conduct peer learning events, policy dialogues, trainings and strategy meetings.
• Ability to conduct situational analysis.
• Strong knowledge and use of relevant international and national tools, software packages and laws.