Finance and Operations Manager at PACT

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of Pact Nigeria monthly financial reports to Headquarters
• Ensure proper adherence to all payment process that ensures transparency and good controls
• Serve as the compliance lead for the country office by ensuring every staff, consultant and vendor adheres strictly to the organizational policies, Donor rules and regulations and the Local laws in the country
• Ensure proper maintenance and archiving of accounting documents
• Ensure availability of funds for project work by constantly liaising with HQ on three-month cash flow forecast and coordinating with Country Representative and program managers
• Ensure disbursements of funds in accordance with established timeframes and procedures
• Ensure implementation of internal control and adherence to financial policies and procedures
• Serve as systems administrator and ensures smooth operations of the department’s accounting system and general office operations
• Ensure prompt review of the project status reports (PSR) for all Pact Nigeria Projects and preparation budget vs actual analysis and updating the ACHIEVE workbook
• Lead in generating the USAID Expenditures and HRH Report on a quarterly and annual basis, as required, and ensure the timely tracking of cost share and reporting to HQ for review before onward transmission to USAID
• Ensure budget tracking and monitoring, working with Project Directors
• Supervise and reviews procurements in the country office and taking initiative to solve problems in accordance with policies and program objectives, local laws, and Donor policies
• Generate such financial report documents and reports as necessary for appropriate financial reports by senior management at the country and HQ levels
• Review and reconcile payroll ensuring that payroll deductions are in line with the government legislation and salaries are computed in line with laid down policies and are remitted within the required due date by the Local Laws
• Work closely with DC office in ensuring that all reconciliations including bank and balance sheet reconciliations are resolved as at when due to ensure we have true and explainable balances
• Work with Project Leadership and program staff to review budgets for all projects ensuring that projections are reasonable
• Support the country office business development effort by support the development of proposal budget and budget narratives that meets Donor’s requirement
• Support the Capacity Development effort of the Pact team to the ICHSSA, MCGL and SHELL PUDS partners by continuous mentoring and coaching in ensuring their capacity is strengthened to continue to manage USAID and other donor funding
• Manage the country office human resources department by ensuring issues relating to staff are resolved in a timely manner
• Manage the Country Office Inventories by ensuring periodic stock counts are done the biannual fixed asset report is done in a timely manager and uploaded in promised for approval
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Project Director and during the period of the contract.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in accounting, Social Sciences, Business, or another relevant field.
• Chartered accountant qualifications a plus.
• Must also have at least 7 years of experience in Finance, Grant Management, Compliance and Operations with an international NGO
• Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems and good knowledge of internal control systems and financial audit processes.
• Experience with the development of proposal budget in line with donor rules and regulations
• Must have some knowledge in accounting software’s like Microsoft Dynamics Navision.
• Managed accounting procedures for multiple donor or project accounts.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Team player with the ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  

  Method of Application

  Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should submit their resume and cover letter to pactnghr@pactworld.org

  Please submit all attachments in PDF with “Finance and Operations Manager” in the subject line of your email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 4th November 2022.