Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 8 years
- Location Sokoto
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / AuditÂ
Job Description
- The Financial Manager is a full-time position to support the State Finance & Administrative Director in the awarded USAID/Nigeria funded project entitled Nigeria Integrated Health Program.
- The Financial Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth processing of financial information.
- The role encompasses oversight of the financial operations and finance employees.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support senior level finance and operations staff to ensure that project deliverables are met;
- Review financial and operational content for appropriate project reports.
- Support the annual workplan process and other strategic planning processes
- Assists in overseeing overall financial system implementation including controls and standards for IHP state offices
- Reviews and maintains strong system of internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Examines financial documents such as payroll, vouchers, invoices, delivery notes, purchase orders and other documents to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and validity of financial data
- Monitors disbursement of funds from the project bank account(s) to ensure compliance with Palladium’s financial policies and procedures
- Works with finance team and technical leads to manage and forecast cash needs for Nigeria offices
- Regularly reviews cash management practices, develop, and provide feedback on cash risk mitigation strategies
Required Qualifications:
- University graduate and Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or other relevant masters-level degree. CPA, Chartered Accountancy, other relevant professional certification, or additional 8 years of relevant professional experience accepted as alternative to Master’s Degree.
- At least 8 years of work experience in broader finance and operations management with an international organization and USG contracts preferred (including office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics);
- Experience directly managing finance and administration staff persons;
- Proven problem identification and resolution experience with budgeting, forecasting, banking, tax authorities, foreign currency transactions, and other related issues;
- Capacity and/or experience in designing and implementing Value for Money standards and decision-making;
- Able to communicate effectively and excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels;
- High level of computer literacy;
- Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times;
- Cross-functional team player;
- Results oriented and attention to detail;
- Proven experience in managing expenditures within budget.
