JOB VACANCY FOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS- NIGERIA

Africare is a non-profit organization working independenty to improve the quality of life of the people in Africa. It has has worked in partnership with Africa to build sustainable, healthy and productive lives and communities, lending our voice to African development and policy issues ince 1970. Africare is a leading aid giver to Africa and also the largest non-governmental organization working exclusively in Africa. It has her Headquarters in Washington, DC with an international staff of over 1200 working in 20 countries. Africare is seeking a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Director of Finance and Operations for a USAID program based in Nigeria. Through the COP for grant management and reporting on grant performance, the Finance Director shall be accountable to USAID. He will provide financial and technical management to ensure best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and ensuring timely preparation of donor financial reports.

Responsibilities:
His responsibilities shall be to

• Provide leadership to staff and assist with developing and maintaining an environment of high-quality service and performance.
• Maintain spending at budgeted levels through proper monitoring and review processes, including tracking and reporting on cost-sharing commitments made in the cooperative agreement.
• Establish long-range plans and implement short-range goals to further develop finance and operations procedures in line with Africare’s policies.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness and compliance with relevant accounting standards and financial policies.

Requirements:

• Minimum University degree in accounting, economics, management or related field; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum ten years experience in both financial and grants management including supporting sub grantees with substantial funding from USAID and other funders.
• Experience managing grants of over $25 million.
• Donor project management experience and demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and experience with USAID budgeting, grant accounting, funding cycles, and US government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements.

Renumeration: Competitive salary along with benefits package.

How to Apply for the job

Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae, having Finance Director in the subject line, and cover letter, which must be sent to techservicesjobs@africare.org . The interested applicant should describe his/her motivation for the position and highlight relevant experience.

Closing Date: 21 October 2011.