Resolve to Save Lives was created in 2017 by Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Through his work in government and with philanthropy, Dr. Frieden pinpointed a unique problem: no one is thinking about how to systematically combat the world’s leading killers. Heart disease carries the distinction of being the world’s #1 cause of death. And few organizations raise their focus from one disease to look at epidemics as a whole—and how they can be prevented. Resolve to Save Lives is committed to saving lives from these preventable causes by partnering with government and civil society to implement scalable, proven strategies. We prioritize partnerships with national and local organizations in low- and middle-income countries to co-create, advocate for, and scale up activities in heart disease prevention and epidemic preparedness. We work with global organizations to produce and promote policies that maximize health gains. Our funders include Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Gates Philanthropy Partners, which is funded with support from the Chan Zuckerberg Foundation. We are resolved to save lives.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 8 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit , NGO/Non-Profit
The Finance Manager is responsible for handling all finance and accounting activities relating to the Resolve to Save Lives country office in Nigeria. This is a full-time position based in Abuja. The position primarily reports to the Country Director, Nigeria with a dotted line into the Global Finance Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Finance
Accounting
- Manage day-to-day financial operations of the Nigeria office
- Accounts Payable including: reviewing for appropriate signatories and coding
- Manage accounts receivable
- Facilitate opening and maintenance of any needed bank accounts
- Reconcile inter-company transfers, cash, bank, and credit cards
- Responsible for data entry of expenses into the accounting system
- Processing fund request from grants managers/programs to headquarters
- Manage grants accounting
- Monitor and maintain petty cash and bank balances to ensure sufficient funds are available
Reporting
- Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly and annual financial statements in a timely manner
- Prepare financial reports for donors based on their requirements
- Ensure accounting practices and financial reporting are in compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS) and government regulations
- Completion of tax reporting requirements as needed
- Maintain compliance records such as audit reports and account statements
Budgeting and Financial Controls:
- Monitor monthly actual to budget variances. Update the management team on a monthly basis of any financial and budget concerns
- In coordination with global finance team, lead the annual audit process ensuring compliance with local and global regulations
- Oversee and lead annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Country Director
- Administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status
- Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
- Maintain a robust financial management/reporting system with implementation of Sage Intacct
- Establish review processes to continuously improve financial accounting practices, and related policies and procedures
- Work closely with the local operations manager to update, implement, and provide guidance on finance related business policies
- Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Country Director and global finance team
- Oversee other finance related responsibilities as assigned
Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills:
Experience:
- Minimum eight (8) years of overall experience in finance, and minimum five (5) years working with a nonprofit organization in finance
- Prior experience working in non-profit global development sector preferred
- Solid understanding of general finance and budgeting and ability to apply concepts
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (eg, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration)
- Advanced level of English preferred
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to details
- Ability to set priorities and problem-solve
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Resolve to Save Lives
- Collaborative, dedicated team player with excellent organizational and coordination skills
- This Vacancy Advertisement is open to only Nigeria Nationals
- Computer skills: Advanced Excel, Microsoft 365 Suite of software, accounting software, cloud software
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Resolve to Save Lives on resolvetosavelives.bamboohr.com to apply
