A Leading International Non-Governmental Organization Latest Jobs in Nigeris: Recruitment for Head Finance/Administration

THE ORGANIZATION:

We are a Leading International Non-Governmental Organization working in the area of HIV and AIDs care and treatment. We require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the vacant position of Head, Finance & Administration in our organization.

POST TITLE:   Head Finance/Administration

JOB LOCATION: Abuja

JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The position is responsible for managing the financial and administrative aspect of the organization’s activities in Nigeria including oversight on the financial aspects of all donor awards to ensure that financial transactions comply with the requirements and regulations of parent institution, United States Government and other donors; 
• Developing , managing and periodic reporting on organizational budgets and day-to-day financial transactions; 
• Participating in strategic planning meetings and taking the lead in providing all financial input into organizational plan and programs; 
• Designing and implementing administrative, financial and human resource processes and systems in line with parent organizations requirement and best practices; 
• Responsibility for ensuring that the existing policies and procedures of the organization’s operations in Nigeria adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the parent   institution; 
• Providing supportive supervision and mentoring to the finance coordinator and administrative coordinator respectively.

JOB MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must have a  bachelor s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field; Masters degree preferred. (Significant and directly related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement). Chartered Accountant i.e ACA , ACCA, CPA etc;
• Minimum ten years of relevant work experience with a  minimum of seven years of work experience in the international  NGO context;
• Demonstrated experience with United States Government financial rules and regulations related to grants and contracts;
• Knowledge of accounting principles and techniques; Demonstrated experience in analyzing and interpreting financial data;
• Strong  supervisory and  management skills;
• Demonstrated  experience in the  supervision of finance and administrative staffs;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision; fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English; Strong computer spreadsheet and word processing skills.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All positions require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet/Emails,
• Significant amounts of travel required for all positions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and a suitability statement as Microsoft Word attachment to headof_finance@yahoo.com on or before 9^th February, 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.