JOB VACANCY IN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND POPULATION ACTIVITIES

JOB VACANCY IN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND POPULATION ACTIVITIES

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Finance and administration Manager

Location: Abuja and Lagos

Reports to: Country Representative, CEDP Nigeria and Controller, Washington DC

Salary:
Negotiable, per experience and qualifications

General: 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 Administrative Manager is responsible for the delivery of services and functions in the following areas:

I.                   Planning and Budgeting

II.                Financial Accounting, reporting and control and grants management

III.             Human Resources

IV.            General services/Facilities Administration and Office management

Essential Duties:

·        Monitors implementation of donor agreements, resource utilization and highlights variances, provide analyses and recommends resolution on reallocation of resources.

·        Liaises with the Headquarters in the US on the wide variety of administrative planning and budget issues. Provide periodic reports to the Country Director and Project manager on the status of pipeline expenses highlighting changes and variances, proposes/recommends re-allocation or necessary actions or decisions.

·        Maintains the financial accounting system QuickBooks.

·        Ensure adherence to HQ and Country Office prescribed policies and systems.

·        Monitor accurate and timely submission of financial reports and attendant schedules and attachments to Home Office, donors and government regulatory agencies.

·        Ensure adherence to donor requirements and procedures as outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement, Contract agreements,etc.

·        Monitor completion of grants/contracts. Ensure proper accounting and closing of books upon receipt of completed reports and documents from various units

·        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.

·        Manage and coordinate administrative and general services for the Country Office and its field-offices

·        Provide adequate office space, workstations, equipment and other needs of staff.

·        Oversees procurement of goods and services, and the disposal thereof.

·        Ensure efficient and effective transport and other logistic services.

·        Administers relocation and other overseas assignment benefits of incoming and outgoing country based expatriate staff.

·        Ensure necessary support and services during major activities in the country office and sub-offices i.e. workshops, country review meetings, HQ staff visits and exposure trips by various donors.

·        Ensures consistent application of the CEDPA office policies and procedures in all administrative functions.

·        Maintains liaison with government agencies and other implementing partners as needed. Keeps updated on relevant government rules and regulation.

Required qualifications

·        B.Sc./HND in Accounting or other related field required, qualified ACA or equivalent

·        Minimum 2-3 years in experience in USAID, CDC or other Federal-funded grants/contracts administration. Knowledge of federal compliance rules, regulations and standards associated with federal funds and non-profit accounting (A-1-,A-122,A-133 and 22CFR226) a plus.

·        Proficient computer/software skills, including QuickBooks, MS Word and Excel.

Application must be received on or by August 9, 2011. Attach a CV and cover letter to: cedpaadvert@yahoo.com