Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: State Finance Officer - IHP
Location: Abuja
Project Overview and Role
IHP is an Integrated Health Program with an expanded effort with the Government of Nigeria (GON) to identify and support rapid scale-up of proven interventions through improvement of service delivery and strengthening of health systems. It will focus its support for service delivery in six intervention areas, family planning, malaria, routine immunization, nutrition, maternal/newborn health, and treatment of childhood pneumonia/diarrhea.
This program will work closely with state-level government officials to support established state-level Health and Development Plans, build capacity, and promote ownership of interventions, systems, and results. Specific interventions will need to be tailored to local contexts and will be fully developed at state and Local Government Area (LGA) levels. Through agreements with individual states, the program’s potential breadth is the entire country with an emphasis on the north.
Responsibilities
Budget, Accounting and Financial Management. This position will be based in Abuja Country Office, to support state office Finance Operations.
Ensure all finances are managed in alignment with the Nigerian government regulations, company and client’s financial policies and procedures
Liaise with project team in Field Office and HQ to prepare, review and revise project budgets and expenditure forecasts
Forecast project expenditures through field office, timely submit field cash requests and manage cash flows in field office
Communicate and follow up with relevant suppliers, consultants, vendors, contractors and staff with regards to invoices, payments, advances or finances
Reconcile and review invoices for payments. Ensure necessary review, deliverables, and approvals before issuing payments. Write checks and issue payments.
Ensure applicable tax withholding and deductions are taken care of as per the Nigerian laws and regulations
Maintain up to date bank and petty cash account transaction records and supporting documentations
Record all financial transactions in the financial templates provided by HQ, accurately and in a timely fashion. Prepare, review and submit regular field vouchers and financial reports to HQ, as required.
Collect bank statements for the bank accounts, review cash book, and reconcile the accounts
Review monthly financial reports and inform/update expenditure forecast/budget on regular basis
Prepare financial report as necessary and provide necessary financial support to the project
Process for applicable tax exemptions and VAT reimbursements during or after procurements in collaboration with the Nigeria Compliance Manager
Assist in end of year financial audit, as may be required
Work closely with the Operations Officer for daily tasks and project management
Perform other duties as assigned
Grants Management Support
Review recipients’ finance vouchers
Process recipients’ invoices and payments
Reports to Senior Finance manager
Requirements
University graduate in Financial Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or other relevant field
At least 3-5 years of work experience in broader finance, accounts and operations management with an international organization and USG contracts preferred (including office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics)
Able to communicate effectively and excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels
High level of computer literacy
Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times
Cross-functional team player
Results oriented and attention to detail
Proven experience in managing expenditures within budget