Director of Finance and Administration

Director of Finance and Administration - CDC Funded Health System Strengthening Activity (Nigeria) at Corus International

About the Job

• IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to lead an anticipated 5-year $8.3 million CDC-funded project titled Strengthen national and sub-national capacities to implement the International Health Regulations through local partners in Nigeria.
• The program's goal is to strengthen International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) capacities of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC); other Government of Nigeria ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) relevant to the implementation of multi-sectoral response efforts of the IHR; and sub-national public health institutions, such as State Ministries of Health and local government authorities.
• The Director of Finance and Administration will manage all financial aspects of the project; supervise procurement, finance, human resources, and administrative staff; and ensure cost-conscious, efficient spending and compliance with all IMA World Health and CDC regulations, including financial reporting requirements.
• S/he will manage financial reporting, annual budgeting, compliance, team supervision, cash management, and audit preparation, and award reporting.
• S/he will develop and oversee the implementation of internal controls, policies, procedures, and systems for administration and financial support services and human resource management while supporting operational excellence and risk mitigation.
• S/he will be responsible for financial management and review of project sub-awardees, while providing oversight of project operations. Finally, s/he will provide financial information to the Project Director for decision-making. The position will report to the Project Director.
• The Director of Finance and Administration will be based in Nigeria. Actual hiring is contingent upon signed agreement and CDC's approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of program financial management and operations, including financial and accounting systems implementation; bookkeeping; bank accounts; forecasting; budgeting; cash flow; procurement; payroll expenditure tracking; and financial reporting.
• Manage project funds and track project expenses for appropriate execution of the project.
• Collaborate with the Project Director and IMA Headquarters in the development of program financial, accounting, procurement, and HR systems, including policies and procedures, in accordance with CDC rules and regulations and IMA policies.
• Lead the project budgeting process; oversee effective budget planning; develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting processes to meet project financial management, forecasting, and reporting requirements.
• Supervise project financial staff; institute staff development plans for training