Senior Finance Officer (Global Funds) at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer (Global Funds)

Location: Abuja
Immediate Supervisor: Finance Manager

Description
To support the Institute’s drive to detect and treat Tuberculosis (TB) in the country, IHVN is sourcing for a suitably qualified dynamic candidate to fill the position for the Senior Finance Officer (Global Funds)

The Senior Finance Officer (Global Funds) will assist in the Institute-wide management of the Global Funds Operations’ Financial Processes, Reports, Budgeting and Budget controls including preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Manager, S/he will work independently to provide direct support to the Global Fund program implementation team and operations on the general management of the Global Funds Grant with particular reference to the finances by; coordinating all aspects of financial management including but not limited to routine financial operations, financial reporting, and budgeting, budget controls, administering of finances to sub-recipients, sites and regions. Reviewing of monthly financial reports from the regional and state offices for Global Funds also falls under his/her scope of duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitate and implement IHVN’s financial management policy for the Global Fund program; ensure that staff(s) understand and are correctly implementing the policy
Provide direct technical support in all aspects of finance, compliance and internal controls for sub-recipient and sub/sub-recipients
Monitor Grants expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of reporting period
Daily supervision of Sage 300 (ACCPAC), data capture and processing, ensuring validation of transactions and other activities on the system
Review of monthly financial reports from the regional and state offices under the Global Funds Grant; and ensure timely disbursements to sites, regional offices and Sub-Recipients
Provide financial inputs for budget development, management policies, travel and other areas of administration
Prepare monthly Grant Budget/Actual Reports with variance analysis and Budget burn rates for review by Finance Manager and final approval by the Finance Director
Supervise program budgets follow up, including Grant budget using relevant reports to identify relevant / expected implementation discrepancies
Maintenance of the general ledger of the accounting software – SAGE 300 (ACCPAC) while ensuring monthly reconciliation of all ledgers and sub-ledgers
Coordinate and prepare bank reconciliation statements for all across Regional and State Offices including Head office;
Coordinate and supervise the financial activities of sub-recipients of The Global Fund grants
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and Finance Director.

Minimum Qualifications
Education / Experience:

Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy; and a full Professional Accounting qualification of either ACA, ACCA or CPA is required.
Minimum of 10 years hands-on, comparable professional experience that covers audit, finance & accounting services and financial management.
At least two years prior experience in managing program budget and finances according to The Global Fund guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be a team builder and adaptable
Must be self-starter with the ability to work in a team, dynamic, solid and open
Good problem-solver, analytical, creative and innovative.
Practical knowledge of financial systems, internal financial controls & procedures
Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft office etc.)
Good working knowledge of Sage 300 ERP
Excellent MS Excel skills
Fluency in written and oral communication
Possess managerial and supervisory skills and should be able to multitask.
Occasional traveling outside his base at Abuja may be required.