Director, Finance and Operations-Nigeria

Director, Finance and Operations
:at Nigeria
FHI 360: Closing date25 Feb 2019
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges.
FHI 360 seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Director, Finance and Operations
on an anticipated USAID-funded project to improve the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state/LGA-specific goals and objectives.
Position Summary:
The Director of Finance & Administration will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and accounting.
Location: Kano, Nigeria
Responsibilities:
  • Develops program budgets with teams and monitors budget pipelines;
  • Provides timely and accurate financial reports to FHI 360 and USAID as required;
  • Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to senior management team;
  • Manages internal and external financial audits of the program;
  • Ensures continual review of internal and strategic controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation;
  • Supports subcontractors as needed to ensure sound financial management and operations;
  • Ensures that sub-contracts, sub-grants and local consultancy documents and procedures are completed in a timely and correct manner and comply with FHI 360 and USAID policies and regulations; and
  • Provides overall financial and administrative coordination and support to ensure an effective and efficient operating platform for the project.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A post-graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related field relevant to the position requirements;
  • At least ten years of experience in administrative and financial management of large complex projects of which at least eight years were in the field of international development including experience in management of USG funded projects and a track record in developing and managing large budgets;
  • Knowledge of and compliance to Federal Acquisition Regulations;
  • Strong financial and operational management experience with proven management skills; and
  • Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.
Availability of position is contingent upon funding and approval of key personnel.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
How to Apply:
Use the link below:
https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Kano-Nigeria/Director–Finance-and-Operations_Requisition-2019200137
Country
Nigeria
Source
FHI 360
Type
Job
Career category
Administration/Finance
Years of experience
10+ years