Senior Finance and Operations Manager (Nigeria Integrated Health Activity) at RTI International

Position Description

RTI is seeking a Senior Finance and Operations Manager for the USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health Activity. The Senior Finance and Operations Manager will be responsible leading all financial and administrative aspects of the activity, in conjunction with the Deputy Chief of Party – Operations, and ensure compliance with RTI and USAID policies and procedures. This position will report to the Deputy Chief of Party - Operations and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project finance and operations, overseeing accounting, security, operations, logistics, and IT for the activity.
• Establish and maintain sound and transparent accounting and fiscal control procedures; be able to detect and swiftly deal with any issues of fraud and/or corruption.
• Ensure compliance of financial and operations systems with RTI policies and procedures, USAID rules and regulations, and local laws.
• Work closely with COP, DCOP of Operations, technical staff, pertinent RTI home office staff and appropriate USAID staff when necessary to ensure project resources are effectively and efficiently budgeted, analyzed, disbursed, monitored, and reported in achieving project objectives and results.
• When necessary, work with key RTI staff, government officials, contractors, and USAID staff to ensure full compliance with local laws (i.e., taxes, shipping, customs, registration) while integrating with current systems and procedures.
• Regularly analyze and forecast project expenses.
• Oversee preparation and submission of monthly financial statements (including expenses, receivable and payables).
• Provide oversight and management of program subcontracts and grants.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors in the review of project financial management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 10 years of experience, or bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, procurement, and budgeting on large international donor programming.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or international development organization required.
• Knowledge of applicable USAID procurement, assistance, rules, and regulations, as well as administrative policies and techniques.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks) is preferred.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Verbal and written English proficiency is required.