Director of Finance and Administration

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related subject with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, 10 years of progressive experience in increasing roles of responsibility, finance, procurement, contracts management, logistics and/or human resource-related matters for international health and development activities in Nigeria.
  

• An internationally recognized professional qualification, e.g., Chartered Accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA). With strong GAAP and reporting skills coupled with strong analytical and budgetary experience. Deep experience in the review and communication of financial results, balance sheets, statements of cash flows, and have the ability to build financial models.
  

• Confident communicator of high-level strategic vision as well as the details associated with variances against budgets/forecasts to senior management and the Board of Directors.
  

• Demonstrated understanding of advanced business system applications and methods used to improve effectiveness.
  

• Thorough knowledge of donor financial reporting, contracts administration, grants under contract and compliance requirements. Experience with government donors such as US Government, EU, UNICEF, FCDO, the Global Fund, Gates Foundation, and other major partners is preferred.
  

MSH Nigeria Financial and Administrative Leadership and Oversight

• The DFA will serve as financial advisor/partner to the /Managing Director, the MSH Nigeria Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors on matters relating to financial status, risk management, and long-term planning. This includes timely and accurate management and financial information presented on an ongoing basis. The DFA will also oversee the annual Audit plan and results in partnership with MSH, Inc.’s Audit Committee. The DFA will work to ensure that our systems and processes are consistent and aligned with MSH’s overarching Strategic Roadmap and meet the compliance and reporting needs of our diverse donor base.
  

• Working as a member of the MSH Nigeria Leadership Team on matters relating to strategy, policies, operations, risk management, annual work planning, systems strengthening, and performance management, the DFA will participate in the development of MSH Nigeria’s strategic, operational, and financial plans and programs. The DFA will evaluate and advise on the impact of long- range planning and the introduction of new programs/strategies as well as regulatory actions and novel business models.
  

Project Financial and Administrative Management:

• Support Project Directors, as assigned, in the management of the project, aligning staff, systems, and other resources with the annual work plan and budget to provide timely, cost effective, responsive, and high-quality operations and administrative support within local laws and available resources, and in an environment with adequate internal controls, adhering to contracts regulations, MSH Policies, and standard operating procedures.
  

• Supervise project specific financial, subcontracts, project operations, and other administrative functions.
  

• Develop and oversee implementation of a program financial and operations management framework to guide roles and responsibilities and quality standards for all related functions for the project.