Under the direction of the Country Representative. CEDPA Nigeria
& Controller .CEDPA Washington DC. The Finance and Administrative
Manager leads and manages the Finance and Administrative Officers of
CEDPA Nigeria Country Office, The Finance and Administration Manager. is
responsible for the delivery of service and functions In the following
areas;
I. Planning and budgeting
II, Financial Accounting. reporting and control and grants management
Ill. Human Resources
IV. General services/Facilities Administration and Office Management
JOB TITLE: Financial and Administration Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1 Monitor implementation of donor agreements, resource utilization
and highlights variance provide analyses and recommend resolution or
reallocation of resource.
2 Liaise with the Headquaters
in the US on a wide variety of administrative planning and budget
issues. Provides periodic reports to the Country director and Project
Manager on the status of pipeline expenses highlighting changes and
variances. Propose/recommends re-allocation or necessary actions or
decisions.
3 Maintains the financial accounting system
QuickBooks. Ensures adherence to HQ and Country Office prescribed
policies and systems.
4 Monitor accurate and timely
submission of financial reports and attendant schedules and attachments
to Home Office. donors and government regulatory agencies
5
Ensure adherence to donor requirements and procedures as outlined in
the Memorandum of Agreement. Contract agreements. etc.
6 Monitor completion of grants/contracts. Ensure proper
7 accounting and closing of books upon receipt of completed repots and documents from various units
8 Provides day-to-day guidance and advice to finance and admin team
specifically in accounting theory and practice. as well as in
compliance with CEDPA HQ administrative and financial accounting
policies and procedures.
9 Manage and coordinate administrative and general services for the Country Office and its field-offices.
10 Provides adequate office space. workstations, equipment and other needs of staff.
11 Oversees procurement of goods and services. and the disposal thereof.
12 Ensure efficient and effective transport and other logistic services.
13 Administers relocations and other overseas assignment benefits of incoming and outgoing country based expatriate staff.
14 Ensures necessary support and services during major activities in
the country office, and sub-offices i.e. workshops, country review
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- B.Sc./HND in accounting or other related field required. qualified ACA or equivalent
- Minimum of 2-3 years experience in USA1D, CDC or other
federally-funded grants/contracts administration, - Knowledge of federal
compliance rules, regulations and standards associated with federal
funds and non-profit accounting (A-I 1-. A-122.A-133 and 22CFR226) a
plus,
- Proficient computer software skills, including Quick Books, MS word and Excel.
Application must be received on or by August 9, 2011.