The Population Council is an international, non-profit, non-governmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and help achieve a humane, equitable and sustainable balance between people and resources.
The Council’s major program areas ace HIV&AIDS, Reproductive Health and Poverty, Gender, and Youth. The Council conducts biomedical, social science and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. The Population Council works in collaboration with a broad range of Nigerian institutions.
The Population Council is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Population Council seeks an experienced senior professional to serve as Director of Finance & Administration in its Abuja, Nigeria office. The Director is responsible for the efficient administration of accounting, grants management, operations and communications infrastructure in the office and the continuing communication between the Nigeria office and HQ in the US, as well as with colleagues in international offices. The position provides key support to the Nigeria Country Director on all management areas under her/his direct supervision and, working in a leadership capacity with an administrative team, is responsible for implementation and management of internal controls to facilitate accurate and timely accounting. financial and information svstems for the Nigeria office. The incumbent will report directly tothe Country Director, Slhe will work closely with relevant management staff at HQ. S/he will also collaborate with international colleagues, technical personnel, sub-awardces and international partner organizations. and local governmental institutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; minimum 10 years related or comparable professional experience with an international organization, preferably an NGO with a focus on public health or related area.
- Expertise with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, ACC0SS, Outlook, PowerPoint); accounting software, payroll management systems & web- based communications platforms. Advanced Excel skills preferable.
- Proficiency in written and oral English.
- Willingness to travel both within country and overseas.
- Relevant accounting certification and understanding of non-profit fund accounting practices.
- Experience with and knowledge of the international development donor community.
- Strong organizational and team bui Iding ski lis. attention to detail and abi lity to work both independently and collaboratively with Country Director and colleagues at HQ.
- Demonstrated ability to work in. and appreciation tor. a multi-cultural environment.
How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position should please apply via:
http://www.popcouncil.org/employment/index.asp
Nigerian nationals preferred.
Application Deadline: February 26, 2016.
The Population Council is an equal opportunity employer
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