Finance Manager - Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project (NTPMP)

Title: Finance Manager
Project/Team: Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project (NTPMP)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time
Open To: Nigerian Nationals
Number of Vacancies: 1

Background:
Navanti has a requirement for a Finance Manager to support the Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project (NTPMP), which assists USAID/Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)/Nigeria by providing independent, verifiable data on the outputs and quality of its humanitarian assistance activities. This third-party monitoring (TPM) is critical in the non-permissive environment of Nigeria, where USAID/BHA/Nigeria staff are unable to visit activity sites. The NTPMP enables USAID/BHA/Nigeria to ensure oversight and accountability of implementing partners, mitigate risks, and improve the delivery of goods and services. TPM findings will inform real-time program adjustments, future program designs, and ensure program accountability.

The Finance Manager will oversee the financial management of the NTPMP team, which will work closely with USAID/BHA/Nigeria staff, USAID implementing partners, and other key stakeholders, including development partners in Nigeria and USAID/Washington stakeholders. The Finance Manager will ensure effective financial recording and timely reporting of project financials as well as annual financial reporting based on funder regulations; provide monthly bank account reconciliations; monitor project work plans and budgets; and initiate quarterly work-plan audits to determine expenditure levels and ensure compliance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the NTPMP financial transactions by examining financial documents to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and validity of financial data.
• Support the preparation and submission of monthly invoices and other financial reports as required and provide necessary documentation for USAID-required audits.
• Oversee the tax vendor to ensure proper filing of taxes with relevant tax authorities.
• Ensure preparation and availability of statutory financial records (e.g., tax returns) and tax compliance.
• Produce financial reports for the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), as needed.
• Work closely with the DCOP to establish financial systems, track spending, and ensure efficient use of resources in line with USAID requirements.
• Ensure payroll calculations and statutory deductions are accurate and in compliance with local regulations.
• Supervise the Finance Officer and ensure that processing of payment transactions is done on a daily basis.
• Provide support and guidance to the NTPMP team on financial management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Nigerian citizen/resident required.
• A Master’s Degree in finance, banking, accounting, or a related field (a Master's is preferred, however, Navanti will consider applicants with a Bachelor's Degree + 10 years of relevant experience).
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.