British Council Programme Finance Manager Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. British Council Nigeria programme looking for “Programme Finance Manager”. Applicants with a Graduate of Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or other related fields may apply on or before 03rd June. 2021.
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British Council Programme Finance Manager Jobs 2021
The British Council has published a job vacancy announcement on 04th May. 2021 for qualified Nigeriaese to fill in the vacant post of Programme Finance Manager to be based in Abuja, Sub Saharan Africa, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | British Council |
| Position | Programme Finance Manager – Justice, Conflict & Stability |
| Location | Abuja, Sub Saharan Africa, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | 01 |
| Qualification | Graduate of Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or other related fields |
| Experience Required | Minimum four years |
| Application Deadline | 03rd June. 2021 @05:00 PM |
British Council Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: British Council Nigeria is currently recruiting a Programme Finance Manager – Justice, Conflict & Stability (JCS) who will manage all financial and commercial aspects of the full cost recovery programme (FCR) in line with corporate and funders requirements using appropriate standards, policies, processes, systems, and procedures. The role will lead the end to end accounting process across the operation (including month and year end close), client reporting, and ensure consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes.
Main opportunities / challenges for this role :
The Programme Finance Manager will:
- Lead on the delivery of a range of financial planning, management and reporting services required by clients/funders, partners, suppliers, management and programme team to the required British Council and EU standards.
- Responsible for providing relevant, accurate, complete, and timely financial accounting and management information in line with British Council and funder’s requirements.
- Lead on Financial Risk Management, Control and Compliance processes – including managing the annual audit process, Financial Control and Compliance Framework (FCCF), Enterprise Risk 3 Management Framework (ERMF), management Control Checks (MCS), Financial Control Standards (FCS) processes, etc.
- Oversee the financial aspects of all grants’ activities (e.g. strategy and manual development/review, due diligence, selection support, contracting, disbursement, financial management and reporting, compliance checks, capacity building, etc.) – including capacity building for external staff of partner NGOs and CSOs in line with Client’s expectations and British Council standards.
- Act as the key finance business partner to senior managers across the operations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant local statutory regulations, including tax-related legislations, foreign exchange policies, etc.
- The organisation requires the financial function to have a level of commercial finance acumen as we expand our income generating activities, streamline our portfolio and target more partnership income. As a result, the role holder will play a key role in driving income target/performance.
Essential :
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CFA, CMA) with at least 4 years post-qualification experience
- Graduate of Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or other related fields
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a relevant managerial and project finance environment with evidence of continuous professional development
- A very detailed understanding of financial control processes applicable to client funded project work
- Track record of managing key finance function in international / multinational organisation in similar context; and leading an efficient, innovative and result oriented team.
- Direct experience in monitoring and supporting financial management capacity building of Civil Society Organisations in receipt of client funded grants
- Financial reconciliation for high value contracts
- Ability to interpret financial data and support non-financial managers to deliver against financial performance indicators
- Experience of an ERP system (SAP preferably)
- Excel – expert skill level
Desirable :
- Project Management Qualification
- Experience of applying financial controls and procedures within complex and high-risk operating environments to meet challenging contractual standards
- Experience of overseeing, supporting and significantly improving financial management capability and performance of individuals and teams outside of formal / direct line management control
- Demonstrable track record of planning and tracking performance and business modelling through the analysis and reporting of complex financial data
- Experience working in EU-funded, FCDO-funded, etc. related projects
Qualification:
- Essential: University degree in business or a related field.
- Desirable: Minimum 2 years of directly relevant professional work experience in building partnerships in and with the business sector. Additional experience is ideal. Excellent writing skills in English. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Locally Engaged
- Duration : 1-year Fixed term contract with possibility of 1-year extension
- Department : Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply British Council Programme Finance Manager Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Interested Candidates May Apply Online through using this Link.
The closing date: 03rd June. 2021 at 5 PM.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Apply Online | Link |
| Official Website | www.britishcouncil.org |
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