Centre for Development and Population Activities Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Finance and Administration Manager

We require suitable qualified candidates to fill the position below:

POST TITLE:   Finance and Administration Manager

LOCATION:   Abuja, Nigeria

REPORTS TO:   Country Representative, CEDP Nigeria and Controller, Washington DC

REMUNERATION/SALARY:   Negotiable, per experience and qualifications

GENERAL:

Under the direction of the Country Representative – CEDPA Nigeria and Controller CEDPA Washington DC, the Finance and Administrative Manager leads and manages the Finance and Administrative Officers of CEDPA Nigeria Country Office, The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for the delivery of services and functions in the following areas:

• Planning and budgeting,
• Financial Accounting, reporting and control and grants management,
• Human Resources,
• General services/Facilities Administration and Office Management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Monitors implementation of donor agreements, resource utilization and highlights variances, provides analyses and recommends resolution or reallocation of resources,
• Liaises with the Headquarters in the US on a wide variety of administrative planning and budget issues, Provides periodic, reports to the Country Director and Project Manager on the status of pipeline expenses highlighting changes and variances, proposes/recommends re-allocation or necessary actions or decisions,
• Maintains the financial accounting system QuickBooks,
• Ensures adherence to HQ and Country Office prescribed policies and systems,
• Monitor accurate and timely submission of financial reports and attendant schedules and attachments to Home Office, donors and government regulatory agencies,
• Ensure adherence to donor requirements and procedures as outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement.   Contract agreements, etc.
• Monitor completion of grants/contracts. Ensure proper
• Accounting and closing of books upon receipt of completed I reports and documents from various units,
• Provides day-to-day guidance and advice to finance and admin team specifically in accounting theory and practice, as well as in compliance with CEDPA HQ administrative and financial accounting policies and procedures,
• Manage and coordinate administrative and general services for the Country Office and its field-offices.
• Provides adequate office space, workstations, equipment and other needs of staff,
• Oversees procurement of goods and services and the disposal thereof,
• Ensure efficient and effective transport and other logistic services,
• Administers relocation and other overseas assignment benefits of incoming and outgoing country based expatriate staff,
• Ensures necessary support and services during major activities in the   country office and sub-offices i.e. workshops, country review meeting, HQ staff visits and exposure trips by various donors.
• Ensures consistent application of the CEDPA office policies and procedures in all administrate functions,
• Maintains liaison with government agencies and other implementing partners as needed, Keeps updated on relevant government rules and regulations.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates should have B.SC./HND in accounting or other related field required, qualified ACA or equivalent,
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in USAID, CDC or other federally-funded grants /contracts administration, Knowledge of federal compliance rules, regulations and standards associated with federal funds and non-profit accounting (A-11-, A-122, A-133 and 22CFR226) a plus,
• Proficient computer /software skills, including Quick Books, MS Word and Excel.

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Application must be received on or before 9^th August 2011. Attach a CV and cover letter to: cedpaadvert@yahoo.com