• Develop, oversee, and monitor all financial and accounting systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls, adapting them as necessary to meet changing regulations and best practices
• Establish efficient financial and operational systems including internal audits, compliance, and risk management
• Lead the annual budgeting process and review all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress, and changes
• Prepare and execute action plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administrative operations and to mitigate operational and compliance risks
• Periodically assess the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administration procedures in relation to the delivery of technical activities on time and at optimum cost
• Ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year
• Comply with all USAID rules and regulations and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures relating to finance and administration
• Oversee annual financial audits of program and ensure that sub grantees comply with all audit and financial review requirements
• Manage cash disbursement and petty cash account
• Track USAID approvals for travel, hiring, and equipment procurement

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial control and audit related field including 5 years of experience in a senior management position, providing administrative oversight and management systems development.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations related to procurement and finance is required.
• Experience working with financial institutions or private sector investors in Nigeria preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.