Finance Managers at the Centre for Health Education, Economic Rehabilitation and Social Security (CHEERS)

Centre for Health Education, Economic Rehabilitation and Social Security (CHEERS) is one of the leading indigenous Implementing Partners in Nigeria focussing on mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDs, Malaria and Tuberculosis in Nigeria. CHEERS mission is to improve the quality of lives of vulnerable population groups in rural communities across Nigeria by increasing access to healthcare services, education and economic empowerment opportunities. CHEERS is currently scaling up TB/HIV program coordination and implementation within the 6 geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Abuja

Summary of Position

• CHEERS seeks the services of a Finance Manager that will be saddled with the overall responsibility for the organization's accounting systems; ensuring that accounting records are well maintained and that internal control are appropriately developed and implemented.
• The Finance Manager will lead budget preparation and financial reporting, supervision and support to the line-managed staffs, and the review of all financial transactions in CHEERS.
• The FM also ensures the effective monitoring of the financial capacity and performance of programs and projects and the provision of technical support to help build financial capacity of CHEERS state offices, partners and CBOs.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial administration of head and field offices, partner organizations, and staff members
• Write and maintain financial reports
• Responsible for budgeting and reporting for donor projects
• Monitor budgets of head and field offices as well as the projects
• Monitor and audit the partners’ project accounts
• Analyse, monitor data and provide timely and solid guiding advice on budget allocation and expenditure to the Executive Director, and program managers
• Lead the financial team, and supervise (project) accountants in their work
• Plan the team assignments, monitor and prioritize, ensuring timely delivery of financial reports
• Perform other duties and support other staff members as required

Required Qualification

• Qualified Accountant with ICAN/ACCA certification and Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or related discipline. Possession of advanced Degree will be an added advantage
• 8 years’ experience in the I/NGO with minimum of 3years experience at financial management level
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of technical tax laws and skill with the ability to apply it.
• Excellent knowledge and implementation of QuickBooks accounting software and other computing software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, knowledge of Arabic is an advantage;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Communication and leadership skills;
• Commitment, reliability and high degree of personal integrity;
• Planning and time management skills;

What we offer

• Challenging working environment with scope for professional and personal development;
• Being part of a dedicated, motivated and intercultural team;
• Salary depending on the capacity and experience of the candidate.

Application Closing Date
5pm Friday, 15th April, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit one page application and CV with contact details of 3 referees to: [email protected] please indicate clearly that you are applying for the above mentioned position by mentioning the position in the subject line of your mail and in your application letter.

Note: There are no relocation allowances for the advertised position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shortlisted candidates must be ready to attend interview at their own cost.