Finance and Risk Officer – Kaduna Job at Sightsavers International

Job Title: Finance and Risk Officer
Location: Kaduna, Nigeria
Employer: Sightsavers International
Sector: NGO

The Integrated Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Programme is supported by UK Department for International Development (DFID) led by Sightsavers in partnership with other NGOs, private organisations and the academia.

The programme aims at strengthening the capacity of the national disease programmes and streamlining supply chains to get the drugs to the people who need them. Sightsavers is a highly respected international development organization working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. We work with local partners in developing countries to tackle the main causes of avoidable blindness including cataract and a group of diseases that have been coined ‘neglected tropical diseases’ (NTDs) such as river blindness and trachoma.

Sightsavers is expanding its NTD work in Nigeria and we are looking for highly motivated and skilled individuals to support this ambitious programme.

The Finance & Risk Officer will be a member of the DFID supported Integrated NTDs Control Programme Management Office (PMO) and will report to the Head of PMO. The Finance and Risk Officer will be responsible for financial oversight of the project, maintaining consolidated programme accounts, cash flow management, payment processes and ensuring that the risk mitigation strategy is applied throughout the project. The Finance and Risk Officer will work closely with the Head of PMO and implementing partners to ensure the financial principles of the contract are complied with and that proper accounting records are maintained for reporting to DFID.

Overall Purpose and Responsibilities::
1. Ensure financial control and managing risk
2. Ensure conformity to the’ principles of the contract with specific emphasis on Financial Management & Controls, Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting.
3. Financial Monitoring & Audits
4. Monitor and Retain financial record
5. Verify claims by partners and recommend for payment
6. Ensure compliance with local regulations and governance requirements Programme Management

Persons Specification:
• Relevant professional accounting qualification (ACCA) or a masters qualification or bachelors degree in relevant field
• Experience of financial management of Donor Funds, DFID and USAID.
• Minimum of 8-10 Years working experience, ideally in an INGO environment, experience of audit and government organization would also be advantageous.

How to Apply:
Please download the Job Application Pack and apply online with the completed application form, along with your CV to vresearchproject@yahoo.com.

Job Application Pack: http://u.theinfostride.com/owQjp

Deadline: 30.11.2013

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