Plan International Finance Officer - Maternity Cover Jobs in Nigeria

Plan International Finance Officer - Maternity Cover Jobs in Nigeria

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to ensure financial accountability, provide timely and accurate financial information on the Project.
Position holder acts as finance focal person for finance-related activities (payments, budgeting, cash flow management, reporting, auditing etc.).

Dimensions of the Role

Communicates within Plan International Nigeria and with partners and related government institutions.

The post holder will contribute towards the financial management of the Projects, interfacing with both operational and programme team members.

The post holder will also contribute towards the organisational development of

Plan International Nigeria’s implementing partners.
Monitors and controls project’s annual budget and its spending.

Prepares financial reports on the Project.

Area of responsibility – The Project.

Accountabilities

Support Budget preparation and Budgetary Control for the effective implementation of financial plans. To do this, the role will:

Prepare the entire project’s annual budget as part of the preparation of the Country’s annual budget.

Monitor the project’s budgets to ensure spending as per plan to avoid over/under spending.

Support in the preparation of the quarterly Projects KP06 budget.

Prepare Financial and other Reports to aid the preparation of the overall country’s financial report for dissemination and decision-making. To do this, the role will:

Assist in the preparation of country’s financial management reports (Monthly, quarterly and yearly).

Prepare monthly budget vs Actual spending project report.

Prepare the Project’s dedicated bank account Target Bank Balance (TBB) report.

Prepare the monthly Partners unliquidated advance report.

Assist the CFM in the preparation of the quarterly and year-end financial schedules.

Make a monthly support visit to the project partners and submit report.
Carry out identified capacity building trainings for partners.

Follow up with prepaid expenses, accruals etc., on the projects and submit to the CO.

Support the Field Office Treasury Management and Cash Forecasting to ensure the availability of funds for country operations. To do this, the role will:

Support the Project Managers to ensure that monthly Cash forecasts are timely submitted.

Manage the operations of the SAP system in the field office to meet Plan’s spending and financial reporting requirements. To do this, the role will:

Ensure regular follow up with relevant departments responsible for FAD set-up in SAP for new Projects.

Undertake accuracy checks to ensure all transactions entered in SAP are

correct.

Regularly review NRGRANT status to ensure grant related expenditures are charged on the applicable grant.

Ensure correct use of WBS (work breakdown structure) for all requisitions and journals.

Advice the CO on all Project related intercompany recharges.

Ensure to carry out all required month-end procedures before SAP is closed.

Technical Experties, Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

University Degree in Accounting or equivalent/ professional qualification.

At least 4 years’ experience in a similar role.

Fair knowledge in grants and project management.

Knowledge and use of accounting software (Preferably SAP)

Preferred experience: knowledge of and experience with the key donors in the industry is strongly preferred.

Experience providing capacity development assistance to sub-grantees strongly preferred.

Experience working with sub-grantees required.

Desirable:

Skills & Knowledge:

Communicates clearly and effectively.

Ability to facilitate participative processes for all stakeholders for implementing grant projects.

Strong team building skills, Organized and methodical.

Independence, objectivity and integrity.

Good coordination skills and ability to deliver to tight deadlines.

Excellent and demonstrable experience in grant and financial management.

Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria’s policy environment

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including good listening skills, influencing, negotiation and coaching.

Capacity to build and maintain relationships and to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity.

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Finance Officer - Maternity Cover Jobs in Nigeria

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