Finance and Accountancy Manager

Position Overview

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Finance and Accountancy Manager based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Scope of Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Coordinate and supervise the accounting of the mission (accounting, treasury, audit procedures, etc.) according to the instructions of the Finance Coordinator, and in compliance with legal obligations and MSF standards and protocols, in order to provide quality, reliable, and transparent information to the organization on the use and allocation of resources in the mission
• Ensure responsibility for quality and timely accounting for the whole mission, including cash procedures, bank accounts, receipts and supporting documents, electronic data entry, consolidation of overall mission accounting, monthly closing process and documents, ensuring strict respect of deadlines and strict compliance with MSF guidelines, financial standards and procedures
• Coordinate and oversee the monthly and yearly closing of accounts and balance sheet, and report the mission's accounting statement through monthly and weekly reports in order to verify the evolution of project finances and provide relevant information
• Manage the financial management of donor contracts, including preparing and verifying financial reports to donors, following up and analyzing the need for amendments, and ensuring reporting conditions are met while keeping stakeholders in the mission informed of their responsibilities (for example, logistics for stock inventory, quotes)
• Coordinate and oversee the payment of tax liabilities in order to comply with legal obligations
• Coordinate and supervise the conduct of local audits relating to accounting, tax, labour, stock, and asset management
• Plan and supervise, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development, and communication) of the staff under your responsibility in order to ensure appropriate team sizing and competency