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Abuja |
Posted 7 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Director of Administration and Finance
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Opportunity Type: Full-Time Job
About the Opportunity
- Connexus is seeking experienced candidates for the position of Director of Administration & Finance (DAF) for the anticipated USAID/Nigeria Value Chain Activity. The DAF will be responsible for several key financial, administrative, and reporting functions for the Activity, including budgeting, planning, and forecasting; financial and regulatory reporting; internal controls and risk management; and compliance with Connexus and USAID policies and regulations. Note: this is a preliminary position description and may be clarified further after solicitation release.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all daily accounting, finance, operations, and logistics for the project’s field office.
- Assist with initial set-up and implementation of accounting and operations systems during project start-up and manage accounting and operations systems during close-out at the project’s conclusion.
- Oversee project office operations and facilities; supervise accounting, administrative, and support personnel.
- Prepare financial statements for the project on an as-needed basis (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, annually).
- Ensure project office compliance with USAID rules and regulations and Connexus policies.
- Analyze Activity projections and reconcile with actual spending.
- Oversee payroll and ensure compliance with local Nigerian rules and regulations.
- Maintain the Activity’s financial and administrative records.
- Oversee financial and administrative aspects of local subcontractors, vendors, and grantees as applicable.
- Manage and track company equipment at project office, such as computers and vehicles.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing and implementing accounting and operations systems for multi-faceted development projects.
- Demonstrated success managing and overseeing accounting and operations for USAID projects.
- Strong understanding of USAID requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrated, excellent written and spoken English skills; knowledge of other languages strongly desired.
- Prior experience in management positions, preferably for a project of comparable complexity and budget.
- Authorized to work in Nigeria.
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in managing and implementing accounting and operations systems for multi-faceted development projects.
- Knowledge of and prior experience managing accounting software (Quickbooks, Deltek, Costpoint, etc.).
- Nigerian citizen
Application Closing Date
15th March, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected] with “Staff Accountant – USAID/Nigeria Value Chain Activity” in the subject line.
Note: No phone calls, please.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Job Features
Job Category | Finance and Administration Officer |