Finance Manager, JSI Nigeria at John Snow Incorporated (JSI)

John Snow Incorporated (JSI) – We are public health care and health systems consultants and researchers driven by a passion to improve health services and health outcomes for all.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager, JSI Nigeria

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department/Unit:  JSI/Nigeria Country Operations
Position Type: Regular, Full Time
Reports to: JSI/Nigeria Country Finance and Operations Director

Description

• The JSI/Nigeria Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring coordinated finance and budget management support across  all the JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc (“JSI”) projects in Nigeria.
• The Finance Manager is a full-time position and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria and provides financial supports to all the JSI projects in Nigeria.
• S/he will set up and maintain the JSI financial accounts and administrative systems for all JSI projects in Nigeria. .
• The Finance Manager will be responsible for monitoring the financial status of  projects including budget tracking and preparation of expenditure projections, expense monitoring and financial reporting.
• S/he will ensure cost-effectiveness, efficiency and accountability throughout the life of the project .
• The Finance Manager reports to the Country Finance & Operations Director.
• The Finance Manager will work in collaboration with the project team in the JSI Nigeria office to support all the financial aspects of the planning and rollout of project’s activities alongside other task as may be assigned by the Supervisor. S/he will support the technical teams to achieve program objectives.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• In collaboration with the Country Finance & Operation Director and US/Nigeria based Finance team, establish and maintain a financial and administrative systems fulfilling all JSI and donor rules and regulations and in line with JSI financial policies and procedures;
• Collaborate with Country Finance and Operations Director (CFOD) to maintain monthly budget tracking sheet (BTS) and update at least monthly and as necessary in a timely manner and make ready for monthly financial analysis;
• Review and track program budget(s), monitor expenditures and help prepare financial reports;
• Review and monitor field operations budget with the management team, this may include the reviewing activities cost projections;
• Review and certify the monthly payroll for staff;
• Prepare expenditure projections and place timely cash flow requests JSI to the CFOD for review and submissions;
• Prepare Project’s financial reports as required
• Be a key participant during preparation of work plan and work closely with the technical team to prepare and monitor costed work plans;
• Support the Technical teams with daily program management, contributing to program decision-making by providing input on the financial status of the program

Deadline: 3rd June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruiting@ng.jsi.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Please note that you do not need to apply if you do not meet the minimum requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• JSI – R&T is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D
• JSI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.