Senior Finance and Contract Manager Job Vacancy in Nigeria

The International Health Division is committed to
the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving
both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research
and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and
health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure
healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in
strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.

Minimum Qualifications: BA/BS Degree with 12 years
of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Responsibilities:

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Directly manages and oversees the financial
management, accounting and procurement team of the PATHS2 project (Abuja
accountant(s), cashier(s) and procurement specialist(s)

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Indirectly manages and oversees the financial
management, accounting and procurement team of the PATHS2 state offices in
Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Enugu and Lagos to ensure consistency in PATHS2 financial
management and accounting procedures and implementation

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Provides training to field staff on project
financial procedures as well as building skill-levels of project staff in the
area of finance and budgeting

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Responsible for oversight, preparation, and
submission of integrated financial reports for the ensure PATHS2 operations in
Nigeria for both client reporting and Government of Nigeria reporting
requirements

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Serves as the primary point of contact for all
major project banking transactions; reviews monthly bank reconciliation for
submission with the monthly Remote Office Voucher (ROV)

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Responsible for oversight, preparation, and
submission of the ROV to Abt International Accounting department in the US, including
all receipts, invoices, field expense reports, reimbursements, both
electronically and in original form with full complete accurate original
documentation of all field-based costs.

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Prepares budgets, including the review and
finalization of project’s monthly cash flow projections from each of the state
offices and prepares monthly wire transfer requests to ensure that the project
maintains adequate funds for all technical operations.

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The Senior Finance Manager also confirms receipt of
all Abt cash transfers and monitors availability of funds in Petty Cash
accounts to support all field based operations.

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Monitors and strictly enforces travel advances,
issuing and reimbursement procedures for all local staff and expats

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Reviews and approves all check requests and
documentation

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Responsible for the management and control of petty
cash payments, controls and procedures, including preparations and
certification of the monthly cash count

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Assists in external and internal audits

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Creates and maintains financial reporting and
tracking systems providing data measurements on financial performance of
project and project activities

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Prepares budgets and revenue plans for project
programming and corporate reporting Serves as project’s contact with client on
finance issues.

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Assist the NPM and the CNPM with negotiations with
client on contract issues and actions and follow up on client requests and
concerns

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Develops and implements accounting and reporting
systems for project expenditures, and provides guidance and training to project
staff and partners on financial procedures

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Leads procurement efforts for project, selections
and negotiation with vendors, and management of subcontractors on project.

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Ensures value for money in all procurement actions.

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Reviews purchase operations/purchase requisitions
to ensure terms and conditions are met and value for money in vendor selection

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Reviews and tracks the completeness and accuracy of
all vendor and consultant invoices, bills and other financial claims made
against the PATHS2 project’ in the normal course of business

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Regularly reviews and asses field financial
procedures and reports any discrepancies or change.

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Enforces strict adherence to the PATHS2 project’s
authority matrix

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Implement financial and administrative policies and
procedures that meet project needs and corporate and client requirements

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Oversees field staff payroll preparation and
controls.

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Prepares and/or supervises the accurate, consistent
and regular monthly calculation and payment of PAYE and other payroll tax
deductions

Skills Prerequisites:

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Bachelor’s Degree (required) or Master’s Degree
(desirable), in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management, or other relevant
field.

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12 years of relevant professional experience in
project management, contract administration, financial management, and/or
program operations

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Experience with QuickBooks Five or more years of
international project management experience, preferably in West Africa

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Experience with DFID is a plus Experience in
Nigeria is a plus

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Experience in project implementation

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Excellent writing, computer, management and
organizational skills

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Successful track record as financial manager

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Experience successfully managing sizable staff

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Demonstrated leadership skills

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Strong interpersonal skills and communication
skills, initiative, and good judgment

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Ability to independently plan and execute complex
tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and
focused on long-term deadlines and strategy

How to apply:

Please apply online at: https://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/jobs/7645/job

Closing Date: Friday, 12 April 2013