Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa) is a Non-governmental, Non-for profit humanitarian/Developmental organization which started in 2014. We deliver assistance and protection to affected populations before, during and after crisis situations. GHIV Africa was founded to mitigate the health deficit in Africa and to provide all forms of assistance leading to improved quality of life. The organization is equally poised to support the delivery of healthcare services at the doorsteps of every African village by bridging the gap between primary health care delivery and tertiary health care services through a robust referral system. We provide aid to the most vulnerable population regardless of their religion, race, gender and or political affiliation. Our decisions as an organization are not based on political, economic or religious interest but solely on needs of the affected population.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Others
- Experience: 2 – 5 years
- Location: Borno
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit , NGO/Non-Profit
JOB PURPOSE
The Finance Manager shall lead the finance department to ensure day-to-day financial operations, with functional responsibility for financial accounting, in line with GHIV Africa’s financial policy, Donor agreement and national law.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to the finance department, providing technical support to subordinates and ensuring that all accounting staff are competently performing their duties and safeguarding organization resources and funds.
- Responsible for managing computerized accounting software, electronic payments.
- Facilitate payments and ensure that all expenditures are in accordance with approved budgets and grant conditions.
- All under/over expenditure are immediately notified to the Executive Director and Head of Program through the Head of Admin for prompt action.
- Support the procurement process providing guidance on budgets and funds available.
- Prepare and review work plan and other budgets for GHIV Africa’s projects;
- Prepare all financial reports as required;
- Track and monitor project expenditures against budget; BVA including preparing monthly pipeline analyses for GHIV Africa AHQ and field team;
- Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies;
- Participate in closing meetings with donors at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues
- Conducts training for finance and non-finance project staff on financial and grants management
- Review all staff accountabilities and claims or refunds
- Vet and review invoices and other payment vouchers prior to submitting them for approval
- File and keep proper record of all prepayments, accruals, and related accounts
Personal Qualities:
- A confident professional with integrity, discretion and the ability to develop trust with staff and managers at all levels.
- Energetic, flexible, responsive and willing to be hands-on. Committed to providing a service that makes a difference.
- Well organized, with the ability to manage multiple programs and workstreams as well as ad hoc responsive tasks, balancing a range of priorities and deadlines.
Requirements
- Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 5 years’ experience with international development program, Professional certification in ICAN, ACCA, ACA, CFA, etc would be an added advantage.
- Experience with donor-funded projects and experience working in an INGO/NGO environment (Required)
- At least 5 years working experience in this role with INGOs.
- Two years experience in a managerial or supervisory roles.
- Ability to work both independently and in teams, within a fast-paced environment;
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control theory and practices. Budget monitoring and general ledger skills;
- Relevant software skills including automated accounting software, database spreadsheets, and Management Information Systems;
- Familiarity with Nigerian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) in Nigeria (Highly Desirable);
- Ability to respond to inquiries independently and follow-up on requests in an efficient manner with minimal supervision, manage high-volume of workflow efficiently.
- Ability to handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision; resourceful in gathering, verifying and analyzing financial data as well as experience with computer spreadsheets.
- Ability to interpret financial information and reports
- Ability to work collaboratively, productively and sensitively within a multidiscipline, multicultural environment
