Head of Finance Department

German Leprosy and TB Relief Association (GLRA) is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, international non-governmental organisation founded in 1957. It has its headquarters in Wuerzburg, Germany.

We are recruiting a suitably qualified and experienced person, to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head of Finance Department
Job Location: Enugu

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the finances of the country office according to GLRA guidelines and project budgets according to the funding guidelines/ donor regulations in collaboration with the Management Team and DAHW Headquarters
• Prepare budgets, budget controls, budget amendments and forecasts covering all lines of expenses for GLRA and donor funded projects
• Arrange for the planning and implementation of the external and internal auditing for GLRA and donor projects
• Secure the overall financial quality and integrity (including the prevention of corruption & fraud) of the GLRA programme in Nigeria
• Supervise and train a team of accountants arid ensure compliance with internal control processes, adherence to donor financial regulations and ensure that all expenses are within approved project budget lines
• Conduct profit and cost analyses
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building of the finance department
• Support and mentor state teams as well as other staff in financial management and reporting for effective operation of project activities
• Ensure appropriate and timely financial reporting
• Evaluate and discuss with the Management Team on cost-reducing solutions and investments
• Ensures timely preparation of payment vouchers and cheques.
• Checking of payment vouchers and retirement of advances to ensure completeness and correctness of documents
• Ensure daily posting of financial transactions in WINPACCS, QuickBooks and maintain financial records.
• Review procurements and purchases process to ensure compliance with GLRA policies and donor regulations before payment to vendors
• Ensure proper cash management including receipts and payments
• Monitor project expenditures and reports to ensure that programme funds are utilized appropriately
• Prepare financial reports as at when due (monthly, quarterly. etc.) and submit to headquarters and donors
• Review monthly staff payroll and seek approval for payment of staff salaries
• Oversee the remittance of staff pension to pension fund managers
• Ensure remittance of staff tax deduction to Federal and Stale Inland Revenue Boards.

Qualification & Experience

• B.Sc/ BA/ HND in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• Either ICAN/ANAN/ACA/ACCA or CPA certification
• Proven work experience as Head of Finance, Director of Finance or similar role
• At least 5 years experience in grant management in a dynamic & multi-cultural international NGO setting with excellent accounting skills
• Knowledge of international donor rules and regulations as related to contracts and cooperative agreements is essential
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and accounting software
• Leadership abilities
• Strong organizational, analytical and decision making skill and attention to details

Additional Desirable Skills / Experience:

• Competence in modem training skits and/or ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Masters Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or other relevant field is a plus.

Remarks

• Candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The post requires occasional travel in country.

Note: Only Candidates under consideration will be contacted for interview and test.