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Job title : Finance and Grant Specialist
Job Location : Adamawa
Deadline : September 30, 2024
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Position Overview
- The Finance and Grant Specialist (FGS) will lead the finance team at Nuru Nigeria, ensuring all financial activities align with organisational goals and donor requirements.
- The FGS will be responsible for managing grants, ensuring compliance with grant agreements, overseeing budgeting processes, and maintaining accurate financial records.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in grant management and financial oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management:
- Oversee and manage the organisation’s financial operations.
- Develop and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with organisational and project goals.
- Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organisational policies and donor requirements.
- Manage cash flow and forecasting.
Grant Management:
- Lead proposal budgeting process and support grant application process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and donor requirements.
- Prepare and submit financial reports to donors as required by grant agreements.
- Maintain comprehensive grant records and documentation.
Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and donor regulations.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Provide regular updates to the Managing Director and the Strategic Leadership Team on financial status and grant compliance.
Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate training and capacity-building activities for staff to enhance financial management skills.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Strategic Planning:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategic plan.
- Support in Identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities to support Nuru Nigeria’s mission.
- Collaborate with program teams to ensure financial sustainability and effectiveness of projects.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Represent Nuru Nigeria in financial and grant-related meetings and forums.
- Communicate financial and grant-related information clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Professional certification (ICAN, ANAN, ACCA or equivalent) is a mandatory requirement.
Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management and grant administration, preferably in the non-profit sector.
- With five years of experience in a managerial role
- Experience managing USAID, GIZ, EU, BMZ, and other institutional donors and foundations is required.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of financial management principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Attributes:
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
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