Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children. The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil War. Langdon-Davies conceived the idea of a personal relationship between a child and a sponsor – a model that puts the child at the centre, and remains the core of what we do. Today, Plan International is a global organisation that is active in over 70 countries to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. Who We Are We work with communities around the world to end the cycle of poverty for children. We work with communities around the world to end the cycle of poverty for children. Founded over 70 years ago, Plan is a nearly $800 million organization often ranked among the top 10 international development agencies by reputation, size and scope. We work side-by-side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children, developing solutions to ensure long-term sustainability. Our level of community engagement, long-term outlook and constant focus on the needs and priorities of children is unique among international development organizations. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities for generations to come and range from clean water and health care programs, to education projects and child protection initiatives. Community by community, Plan works to promise futures that are worthy of all children’s potential. Our Vision Our vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Our Mission Plan strives to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of vulnerable children in developing countries by: Enabling children, their families and their communities to meet basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies; Fostering relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries; and Promoting the rights and interests of the world’s children.
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 7 – 10 years
- Location Abuja
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit , NGO/Non-Profit
The opportunity
- This role will provide Overall leadership and management of the finance function, promote financial stewardship, accountability, reliability, and accuracy of financial reports, ensure effective resources management, accounting and reporting, and utilization and safeguarding of assets.
- The post holder will also implement financial policies for budget, cash management, grants, and other donors accounting, project financial review, accounting, and reporting in compliance with Plan International Nigeria’s process and policies providing updates to the governance board as may be needed.
- The Country Finance Director is responsible for leading, managing and developing the finance team to support the implementation of financial standards, processes and systems throughout Plan International Nigeria to enable the office to deliver on its program strategies and accountabilities to children, communities and donors.
- As a member of Country Management Team, the CFD contributes to the development of the strategy of the country, understands impact of policy changes on Finance strategy, acts as financial sparring partner in management, and advises the management team on financial matters.
About You
- We are looking for a qualified and experienced chartered accountant with Professional Financial/Accounting qualification (ICAN, CPA, or equivalent), who possess at least 7 – 10 years’ experience with at least 5 of those years in a senior management position.
- He/she should have a BSc. In Accounting, Finance, or any related field, a master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- The post holder should have knowledge of the sector and the financial management issues specific to it, knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, Control standards, and the reporting requirements of major international grant donors with proven effective management skills leading teams across several sites and operating in a multi-cultural and matrix management structure with proven excellent financial analytical skills
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