Career Opportunities exists at Abt Associates (Bold Thinkers Driving Real-World Impact)
Position: Senior Finance and Administration Manager
The Senior Finance and Administration Manager has primary responsibility for effective and efficient financial and administrative management of the SHOPS Nigeria project in accordance with Abt policies, USAID guidelines/protocols/regulations and Nigerian Law. S/he supervises a team of 1 Accounting officer and 2 Administration officers. Reporting to the Chief of Party and working closely with colleagues in Nigeria and the Finance and Contracts Analyst in Bethsda. S/he will:
- Develop/update local financial, administrative and organizational procedures in accordance with Abt policies, USAID guidelines/protocols/regulations and Nigerian Laws
- Ensure compliance with USAID contractual and reporting requirements.
- Lead development of project budgets and forecasts; track, analyze and report expenditures as required to the project team, home office and USAID
- Brief, train, supervise and support staff in their financial activities/responsibilities.
- Ensure that the financial, human resources, procurement and administrative management of the Nigeria SHOPS project are in accordance with policies and guidelines. Supervise, and by exception perform, activities of the Accounts Administration Managers including:
1. Development of vendor panels, selection of vendors
2. Payments to suppliers and personnel, travel reimbursements and wages (pay roll) 1
3. Deduction and deposit of taxes, provident fund, audits, etc.
4. Monthly closure of bookkeeping & balance accounts.
5. Management and maintenance of all project property, infrastructure and offices.
6. General office management (rental, utilities, ticketing, local transport, general upkeep of the office, housekeeping) and procurement for the office.
- Lead ail procurement, sub-contracting- or grant making activities. Support program managers in tracking and ensuring compliance of sub-contracts and sub-grants. Review deliverables and approve payments.
- Manage Human Resource functions such as preparing job descriptions, recruitment, plans for staff development and personnel appraisal process.
- Liaise with local legal counsel to ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
- Work with technology consultants and advise on office automation and information technology needs for the office.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10+) years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ degree required, Master degree preferred in Finance/ Business/Management/Administration or equivalent from a reputed institute.
- Ability to support smooth and rapid implementation of project activities while being compliant to policies and guidelines.
- At least 10 years of experience in managing finance administration and procurement for development project.
- Substantial USAID project management experience and extensive knowledge of FARs and AIDARs is required.
- Excellent writing, computer and organizational skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Nigeria and abroad
- Fluency in English is a must
How to Apply:
To apply, please put the name of the position in the subject line and attach a cover letter and resume/CV and email to shopsnigeriajobs@abtassoc.com not later than 16th May, 2013.
