Company Description
The Population Council is an international, non-profit, non-governmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and help achieve a humane, equitable and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council’s major program areas ace HIV&AIDS, Reproductive Health and Poverty, Gender, and Youth.
Job Title: Director of Finance & Administration
Job Description
Population Council seeks an experienced senior professional to serve as Director of Finance & Administration in its Abuja, Nigeria office.
The Director is responsible for the efficient administration of accounting, grants management, operations and communications infrastructure in the office and the continuing communication between the Nigeria office and HQ in the US, as well as with colleagues in international offices.
The position provides key support to the Nigeria Country Director on all management areas under her or his direct supervision and, working in a leadership capacity with an administrative team, is responsible for implementation and management of internal controls to facilitate accurate and timely accounting, financial and information systems for the Nigeria office.
The incumbent will report directly to the Country Director. S/he will work closely with relevant management staff at HQ.
S/he will also collaborate with international colleagues, technical personnel, sub-awardees and international partner organizations, and local governmental institutions.
Oversee a team of 5 finance and administration professionals on the office management team.
Manage the accurate and timely preparation of office’s monthly expenditure reports to HQ (current monthly expenditure level is US$425K), ensuring review with and approval by Country Director.
Oversee accurate and timely payment and recording of financial, accounting, treasury, and local tax transactions, as well as reporting and allocation of project costs.
Design, monitor and implement systems of internal control that safeguard client’s assets and lead the process of implementing sound accounting procedures.
Ensure cost effective and efficient procurement of goods and services in accordance with donor and client procurement procedures, as well as security of capital assets and valuable equipment.
Monitor bank account balances and bank reconciliations, ensuring sufficient balances for smooth office operations.
Prepare annual program plan budget in collaboration with Country Director and financial managers based at HQ, as well as interim budget updates.
Generate regular project financial updates for Nigeria office staff and senior management at HQ.
Supervise handling, reconciliation and reporting of petty cash.
Serve as liaison to local accounting firms, bankers, insurance carriers, brokers and other business vendors.
The Population Council is an international, non-profit, non-governmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and help achieve a humane, equitable and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council’s major program areas ace HIV&AIDS, Reproductive Health and Poverty, Gender, and Youth.
Job Title: Director of Finance & Administration
Job Description
Population Council seeks an experienced senior professional to serve as Director of Finance & Administration in its Abuja, Nigeria office.
The Director is responsible for the efficient administration of accounting, grants management, operations and communications infrastructure in the office and the continuing communication between the Nigeria office and HQ in the US, as well as with colleagues in international offices.
The position provides key support to the Nigeria Country Director on all management areas under her or his direct supervision and, working in a leadership capacity with an administrative team, is responsible for implementation and management of internal controls to facilitate accurate and timely accounting, financial and information systems for the Nigeria office.
The incumbent will report directly to the Country Director. S/he will work closely with relevant management staff at HQ.
S/he will also collaborate with international colleagues, technical personnel, sub-awardees and international partner organizations, and local governmental institutions.
Oversee a team of 5 finance and administration professionals on the office management team.
Manage the accurate and timely preparation of office’s monthly expenditure reports to HQ (current monthly expenditure level is US$425K), ensuring review with and approval by Country Director.
Oversee accurate and timely payment and recording of financial, accounting, treasury, and local tax transactions, as well as reporting and allocation of project costs.
Design, monitor and implement systems of internal control that safeguard client’s assets and lead the process of implementing sound accounting procedures.
Ensure cost effective and efficient procurement of goods and services in accordance with donor and client procurement procedures, as well as security of capital assets and valuable equipment.
Monitor bank account balances and bank reconciliations, ensuring sufficient balances for smooth office operations.
Prepare annual program plan budget in collaboration with Country Director and financial managers based at HQ, as well as interim budget updates.
Generate regular project financial updates for Nigeria office staff and senior management at HQ.
Supervise handling, reconciliation and reporting of petty cash.
Serve as liaison to local accounting firms, bankers, insurance carriers, brokers and other business vendors.
Job Qualification
BA, BSc, HND
Job Experience
10 years
Job Location
Abuja
Job Category
Administration, Secretarial, Finance, Accounting, Audit
Method of Application
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Closing Date
26 February 2016
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