Project Finance Manager at CBM International

Division: Programme Delivery Africa West & Center (AFWC) - Country Office Nigeria
Reports To: Country Finance Manager

Main Objective of the Role                                                                                          

• Acts in the Role of an Accountant 
• Analyzes specific accounting issues related to business development and execution
• Proposes accounting services and processes to support sound financial management and responsive servicing.

Main Tasks

• Efficiently and effectively manage the project finances for the onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis elimination projects in  Southern Nigeria.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of financial reports and practices including cash management, financial disbursements, and ledgers.
• Ensure that the project’s finances are managed in line with internal and external (including donor) policies and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that complete and accurate accounting records for the project’s transactions are maintained, and accounting software is updated and reviewed in a timely manner.
• Monitor, review and account for project procurement transactions.
• Prepare regular management accounts, including updating cashflow forecasts, and other reports required by CBM’s internal procedures.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and any internal/external audits
• Provide regular project finance reports to country office senior management (including the project director).
• Provide regular budget monitoring reports (budget vs. actual expenditures) and other financial reports as needed for periodical analysis and provide recommendations for budget realignments as required.
• Assess and support training needs of CBM’s project partners for compliance with CBM financial procedures and requirements.
• Regularly and pro-actively inform / update the Country Finance Manager on arising financial and administrative issues related to the project.
• In close collaboration with the Country Finance Manager, support and oversee timely external/internal audit processes and ensure satisfactory implementation of any necessary action in line with audit recommendations.
• Provide input and/or participate in any ad-hoc, or established, Finance and Administration meetings at the Country Office.
• Travel activities, yes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management or similar required and advanced university degree in Finance, Accounting or CPA / ACA / ACCA desirable
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar position, preferably with an international development organisation.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and financial modelling skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (particularly advanced Excel skills).
• Strong working knowledge of accounting programmes.
• Experience working with non-profit program management, auditing, budgeting and accounting.
• Experience working with Ministries of Health; ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders within the ministries
• Knowledge of grants administration, and ability to interpret grants-related governmental documents and accurately respond to them.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organisation skills.
• A mature leader and capacity builder with sufficient self-confidence to delegate tasks and responsibilities.
• Intercultural knowledge and sensitivity.
• Proven ability to perform in a multicultural working environment.
• Team player and good communicator with a proven ability to motivate people.
• Strategic finance business partner with strong influencing skills, sharp business acumen and sound judgment
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to commit and adhere to CBM’s values and mandates.