Finance Specialist Job at Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL)

Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL) is a public health and development consulting firm established by a team with extensive experience in international development and public health programming. We provide technical assistance for health system reforms towards access to cost-effective and quality health care across Nigeria and the continent of Africa. With a network of over 50 global partners and consultants, we develop programmes and provide sustainable solutions for a broad spectrum of health and development challenges.

HSCL is registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (2009), the Tanzanian Registry of Companies (2014), the Office of Administration and registration in Sierra Leone (2015) and the Office of the Registration of Companies in Zambia (2016). HSCL has established offices in Nigeria, Tanzania and Sierra Leone and has also done work in several African countries including Cameroun, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mauritius, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Zanzibar. In Nigeria, HSCL with it’s headquarters in Abuja, has offices in Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Borno, FCT, Kaduna, Kebbi, Lagos, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara states.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Specialist

Job Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time/Non-exempt
Division/Department: Finance
Reporting: Finance Manager/Internal Auditor

Job Summary

• The position holder will support the Finance Manager to manage responsibility for both accounting and finance and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of funders with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles (IAS & IFRS).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare month end closure reports, bank resolutions etc from QuickBooks accounting software,
• Prepare financial reports for to monitor and track obligations and expenditures.
• Participate actively by assisting in project budget development.  
• Assist technical staff in monitoring sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.
• Respond to compliance questioned costs, findings, and assist the finance manager in spare heading financial close outs activities.
• Coordinate the timely payment of statutory deductions of PAYE, WHT and other taxes
• Provide support with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of HSCL and sub-recipient/ Consortium partners reports for reimbursement of expenditures.
• Analyze, develop, and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets including monitoring cash flows and ensure constant liquidity of HSCL accounts.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects account activities, with accompanying backup documentation and receipt.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Educational Qualification and / or Work Experience Requirements

• Candidates should possess a BS / BA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 – 5 years relevant experience.
• Or MS / MA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1 – 3 years relevant experience.
• ACCA, ACA, ANAN is required.

Desired competencies:

• Experience in accounting and accounting principles sufficient to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analyses.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use software tools to present data clearly and concisely.
• Experience in financial reporting, and financial management systems applications.
• Familiarity with Donor-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.
• Demonstrated analytical skills in the interpretation of budgetary, financial, and related management information.
• Ability to conduct complex system analysis studies involving financially oriented applications.
• Proficiency in the use of software applications, database and SQL query tools and spreadsheets
• Knowledge of local and donor contractual requirements and regulations
• Must have report writing skills and be able to communicate with impact.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle pressure situations.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
• Ability to travel at short notice.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send Cover Letter (no more than a page) and an updated CV in one document to: recruitment@hscgroup.org stating the advertised position as the subject of your email.