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Job Title: Senior Finance & Grants Compliance Specialist
Job ID: 24
Location: Nigeria
Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
Organisation: TSHIP (Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by a consortium led by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.)
Summary of key functions:
The Senior Finance & Grants Compliance Specialist (Snr. F&GS) provides objective assurance that TSHIP project state office business risk are evaluated and managed appropriately and effectively. The person in collaboration with the state office Finance and Administration Specialist (F&AS) is responsible for coordinating, leading, managing and evaluating all financial and administrative functions of the state office and working closely with the Director of Finance & Support Services (DF&SS) provides objective assurance TSHIP project business risks are managed appropriately and the organization's risk management and internal control framework are operating effectively. The Senior Finance & Grants Specialist (Snr. F&GS) actively reviews the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information, the systems established by the organization to ensure compliance with TSHIP policies and procedures, JSI/donor policies and regulations and USG and host country laws and regulations.
The Senior Finance & Grants Compliance Specialist reports directly to the Director of Finance & Support Services. This position is responsible for the development, implementation and management of the scope and coordination of compliance, financial and administrative reviews, review of state office expenses reports and corresponding receipt packages on a monthly basis ensuring that reporting methods and supporting documentation conform to USAID regulations and TSHIP/JSI internal policies and procedures.
Roles and responsibilities:
• Maintain an expert knowledge of TSHIP/JSI's internal policies and procedures and donor rules and regulations.
• Review state office expense reports and corresponding receipt packages on a monthly basis ensuring that reporting methods and supporting documentation conform to USAID regulations and TSHIP/JSI internal policies and procedures.
• Review purchase orders, subcontract, sub grant terms and limits to ensure compliance and prompt payment of invoices upon payment request by vendors, subcontractors and sub grantees.
• On regular basis, ensure that project financial and administrative reports are reviewed and checked for accuracy, completeness and compliance. Work directly and promptly with F&AS and Accountant to correct any inaccuracies.
• Ensure transactions compliance with USAID procedures and regulations.
• Assist the F&AS and the Accountant in the management and reconciliation of staff program advances and sub grantees disbursements and liquidations.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed by the state management team, sub objective teams and home office.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance & Support Services
Skill Set:
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with others; role requires serving multiple constituencies and moving initiatives forward.
• Expert skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Quick Books or similar accounting package; comfortable in a Windows PC environment
• The position also requires superior organizational skills to prioritize and multitasking of varied objectives and duties, and the ability to effectively interpret and communicate accounting and financial issues to others.
• Ability to work independent with minimal supervision and no maintain flexibility in working hours
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Display cultural, gender, religion and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Education and Experience:
• Minimum of a Master degree in Finance or Accounting or Business Administration.
• ACA or CAN or ACCA or equivalent designation desired
• At least five years in a financial management capacity entailing supervision and mentoring and coaching of staff, management of accounting, budgeting and financial reporting, including management of donor funding sources and US government grants.
• Experience interacting with senior management/leadership regarding internal compliance, control and best practices concepts.
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations and past International Development sector experience are preferred.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written English communication skills
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit application letters and recent curriculum vitae online through the link below:
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