Finance and Administrative Officer AT FHI 360 Abuja, NG

Job description

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges.

FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Finance and Administrative Officer

The Reading and Numeracy Activity (RANA) is a 3-year UNICEF-funded early primary grades reading pilot project implemented by FHI 360 in collaboration with the governments of Katsina and Zamfara states. RANA aims to improve literacy and numeracy for girls and boys in primary grades 1-3 in the supported states. It will assist approximately 100 formal Schools and Integrated Qur’anic Schools (IQS) in each of the states.

This position will report to the RANA Project Director and will be responsible for accounting and finance and overall coordination for the state offices and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of Nigeria’s programs/projects with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide main support with problem resolution on RANA project cash accounts, bank resolutions, finance systems, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs at the state level.
• Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the state offices, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of subprojects account activities.
• Oversee contractual issues for the state offices.
• Ensure continuous flow of funds to state office and to sub recipients.
• Provide support to and coordinate the FHI 360/Nigeria RANA project activities within UNICEF guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborate with relevant parties from programs, finance and contracts and grants, to develop subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
• Oversee capacity building activities and other support to sub awardees in the focus states.
• Serve as point of contact for logistical and administrative needs in the office.
• Coordinate all administrative and secretarial support services for the field offices (as relevant).
• Keep proper office records/filings as appropriate.
• Record minutes of staff meetings and circulates same amongst the field staff.
• Provide logistic support for workshops and trainings.
• Coordinate all records/storage of supplies for the Abuja office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1 - 3 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in accounting related to international development programs.
• Familiarity with UNICEF-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.
• CPA, ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent is an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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