Sr. Finance Director at Creative Associates International

Creative Associates International provides outstanding, on-the-ground development services and forges partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions to global challenges. Its experts focus on building inclusive educational systems, transitioning communities from conflict to peace, developing sustainable economic growth, engaging youth, promoting transparent elections and more. Creative is recognized for its ability to quickly adapt and excel in conflict and post-conflict environments. To deliver a high degree of service, innovative theories of change and solid project evaluation, Creative is divided into four program divisions: Education Communities in Transition Economic Growth Cross Function Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has been a results-driven organization. In the area of education, for example, since 2000 Creative has trained nearly 390,000 teachers in new strategies, approaches and pedagogical techniques. About 45 percent of the teachers are based in Africa. Thanks to the support of international clients, multilateral donors and the private sector, Creative has active programs in 20 countries-from Honduras to Tanzania and Yemen to Cambodia. Since its founding, Creative has undertaken projects in more than 85 countries. Today, the Creative counts on a professional staff of more than 1,000 people around the world who are committed to working with officials, nongovernmental organizations and community members to realize the positive change they seek.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 10 – 15 years
• Location: Abuja
• Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit 

Responsibilities

• The Sr Finance Director will provide overall financial management and oversight for the USAID funded project and will work closely with the Chief of Party (COP). This position will also be a liaison with headquarters to ensure full compliance with regulations and policies related to the implementation of effective internal controls.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for program expenditures
• Ensure that the project meets all donor contractual requirements and complies with donor policies and regulations
• Ensure accurate and timely information is provided, to assist in the day-to-day management of the project and to drive management, strategic and budgetary decisions;
• Ensure project liquidity and establish appropriate checks and balances to mitigate financial risks and conflicts of interest
• Track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field office and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including developing tracking and monitoring all financial project activities, and maintaining current project expense data
• Oversee all finances for the project including budgets and grants.
• Ensure all financial records are audit ready, establish cost and fiscal controls and enforce stringent international financial & auditing standards that ensure efficiency, accountability and compliance
• Lead the development of the monthly projections, annual budget, forecasts, pipeline analysis, budget realignment, fund obligation requests and support the development of the annual workplan
• Direct the formation and implementation of financial, compliance policies and procedures, guiding policy decisions and providing technical expertise
• Provide guidance to support teams on compliance requirements of client, local tax and labor laws
• Ensure all procurement processes are fair and transparent, reviewing financial compliance, and monitoring subcontract implementation
• Verify all the project procurements prior to execution and determine source selection methods for complex procurements to ensure compliance with Creative polices and USG rules and regulations
• Verify USG vetting clearance for all the vendors selected for the project procurements
• Manage finance personnel and payroll office staff and procedures
• Develop and implement financial procedures manual
• Provide financial management and systems training for project staff
• Lead on all financial close-out of project activities and ensure complete documentation is secured
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education & Experience, Skills and Abilities
• Master’s degree in accounting, business, financial management or related field with 10+ years of work experience is required
• ACA/ACCA/ CPA certification highly required.
• Previous financial management of a donor-funded project in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Public or private sector management, financial analysis, cost accounting and relevant experience preferably in developing countries
• Demonstrated capacity to supervise a complex financial management or general ledger system
• Competent in using computers and financial software
• Experience managing teams
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent written and spoken English essential
• Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team

Method of Application