Senior Finance Officer

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent.
  
• 5 - 8 years of progressively responsible accounting, finance and operational management, and experience in a government contracting environment.
  
• Knowledge of U.S. Government grants, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds.
  
• Familiarity with DOS funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.
  
• CPA, ACA, ACCA or recognized equivalent is a requirement.
  
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
  
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
  

1. Financial Management, Budget Monitoring, and Cost Control

• Support the preparation of project pipelines and continuous budget monitoring to ensure effective cost control and alignment with approved work plans.
  

• Assist the Finance Manager in monitoring project and subproject budgets, analyzing periodic expenditures, and identifying variances.
  

• Conduct periodic financial analyses to support sound financial decision-making and efficient resource utilization.
  

2. Financial Transactions Review and Compliance

• Review financial transactions documentation to ensure compliance with organizational payment procedures, donor requirements, and accounting standards.
  

• Conduct post-review of concluded financial transactions on Vine to confirm accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness.
  

3. Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Work with the Finance Manager to lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status reports of subproject account activities.
  

• Produce periodic and ad hoc financial reports by analyzing financial data to support management decision-making.
  

• Conduct financial analyses to assess and document the outcomes and impact of EpiC LOX financial sustainability interventions on partner facilities’ ability to sustain medical oxygen systems.
  

4. LOX Financial Sustainability and Costing Support

• Support the Finance Manager in conducting financial and operational reviews of submitted LOX cost analysis reports.
  

• Develop and adapt simplified, facility-appropriate LOX costing and revenue tracking models using extracted financial data.
  

• Integrate LOX costing and revenue tracking models into financial management training curricula for health facilities.
  

6. Audit and Assurance Support

• Support internal and external audits and financial reviews through timely retrieval, review, and submission of required documentation.
  

• Respond to audit queries and assist in the preparation of audit schedules related to EpiC projects.