JOB TITLE: Regional Finance Manager
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Job Scope: Regional
Working Language: English
Technical / Practice Area: Finance
Type of Engagement: Fixed Term
Position Description
- The Regional Financial Manager will be responsible for the overall financial operations of small country program offices, as well as for providing oversight to the finance teams in the larger offices.
- He/She will be responsible for maintaining sound financial systems and controls to ensure effective implementation of the projects and will produce timely reports, including variance and budget monitoring reports to assist management with assessment of the financial performance of the grants.
- S/he will also promote adherence to MGIC’s Standard Operating Procedures, donors’ rules and regulations, as well as fiscal, statutory and legal standards of the host countries.
Qualifications
Education:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- A Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration and / or other related field, preferred.
- Chartered Certified Accountant – ACCA, CA, CPA,CIMA is preferred.
Language:
- Fluency in English and effective communication skills are required.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- Advanced knowledge and expert understanding of USG rules and regulations related to award financial management; extensive knowledge of 2 CFR 200 is required; knowledge of the FAR is preferred.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of accounting software from the simple, QuickBooks, to the more complex such as Oracle or UNIT4 or SAGE ERP systems.
Job Features
Job Category | Accounting / Audit / Finance |