The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-for-profit organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID), Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike
ECEWS is implementing a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded project aimed at Delivering Comprehensive and Sustainable HIV/AIDS Clinical and Community Services to achieve HIV epidemic control in sub-National units of Delta, Osun and Ekiti States in Nigeria under PEPFAR and the Accelerating Control for HIV Epidemic Project (ACE) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Akwa Ibom & Cross River States targeted at achieving epidemic control thereby reducing transmission and improving the quality of life of those living with HIV.
Director of Finance & Operations
Level of Effort
Full Time
Location
Akwa Ibom State
Job Description
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting and accounting; and subaward management.
- Developing a USAID compliant Financial Management and Reporting system and ensures effective internal control measures for the award;
- Preparing and submitting monthly invoices and other financial reports as required, and overseeing USAID-required audits; producing financial and budget reports,
- Developing procedures and guidelines for all activities, monitoring project budgets, maintaining accurate financial records on project activities, monitoring transactions to ensure compliance with USAID-regulations.
- Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Minimum Recruitment Standard
- Post-graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related field relevant to the position requirements.
- Possess a professional certification of ICAN or ACCA.
- Progressive experience in administrative and financial management of large complex projects
- At least 8 (eight) years’ experiences in the field of international development including experience in management of USG funded projects
- Show track records in developing and managing large budgets.
- The candidate should have familiarity with compliance to Federal Acquisition Regulations.
- Progressive demonstrated experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, subcontracts or sub-awards, audits, and accounting/finance.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills; and ability to work on team
- Ability to solve problems, exercising good judgement will be an asset.
- Must be of good character with proven impeccable integrity.
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
Note
***This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding***
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one-page cover letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Human Resources Unit through this email address: [email protected]
APPLICATION MUST EXPLICITLY STATE YOUR FULL NAMES, THE POSITION OF
INTEREST WITH PREFERED LOCATION as the subject of the email.
Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ECEWS has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)
ECEWS does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
