Nigeria Job Openings

Banyan Global

Finance Manager, USAID/Nigeria Health Workforce Management Activity

Abuja

September 20, 2024

Overview:Banyan Global is a woman-owned small business and international development consulting firm committed to improving livelihoods through market approaches for a broad and lasting impact. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has program operations and activities in over 15 countries around the world. Banyan Global operates within six practice areas: gender, youth, finance and investment, enterprise development, health, and evaluation and learning.

Banyan Global is the prime recipient of the Nigeria Health Workforce Management (HWM) Activity in Nigeria. It is a five-year task order to support the establishment of a cost-effective, well-trained, and motivated health workforce, particularly in targeted rural and remote areas of Bauchi, Sokoto, Kebbi, Ebonyi States, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). By its conclusion, the task order is expected to increase the production of new health workers competent to respond to current and future population health needs in these locations by 100,000; improve the distribution and skill mix of front-line workers to meet specific local demands; and strengthen the capacity of pre-service institutions to adopt and apply innovative education approaches. Targeted interventions will contribute to (1) improved management of maternal, child, and newborn health conditions and (2) increased responsiveness to community health needs. USAID will support the Government of Nigeria’s (GON) commitment to planning, recruiting, training, managing, and retaining its primary healthcare (PHC) workforce as the country advances on its journey to self-reliance. This activity will contribute to the achievement of Development Objective 2 of Nigeria’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) "a healthier, more educated population in targeted states," and Intermediate Result (IR) 2.1 "Utilization of quality health services in targeted areas and population groups increased."

The Finance Manager is a member of the Finance Management team and will work closely with the team to ensure that the project reports and activities are of high quality and adhere to global standards, national policies, and best practices on finance and operations and will report to the Director of Finance and Administration. This full-time position will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Responsibilities:

Provide support, specifically to the Director of Finance and Administration, on operations including but not limited to, human resources, logistics, payroll, procurement, subcontracts or sub-awards, and accounting/finance.
Provide support in designing a USAID-compliant Financial Management and Reporting system and ensure project staff use and follow the system.
Develop internal control measures for the award.
Support the preparation and submission of monthly invoices and other financial reports as required and provide required documentation for USAID-required audits.
Produce financial and budget reports, provide support in developing procedures and guidelines for all activities, monitor project budgets, maintain accurate financial records on project activities, and monitor transactions to ensure compliance with USAID regulations.
Ensures project activities comply with all award conditions and state-specific special provisions.
Support the Director, Finance, and Admin in developing cash flow projections for funded and support activities
Provide support to the field offices in monitoring and reporting of the operating and capital budgets and financials.
Build the capacity of finance staff in financial management support and reporting and provide professional support to them.
Analyze, develop, and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets.
Ensure that expenditures for budgets, grants, and contracts are monitored and the reports are prepared to maintain a balanced account.
With the support of the Director of Finance and Administration provide security updates and advice.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or other relevant fields. Master’s preferred.
CPA, ACCA, ACA, ACIMA, or any other relevant professional qualification is added advantage.
Progressive demonstrated experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, subcontracts or sub-awards, and accounting/finance preferably supporting USAID-funded programs in Nigeria.
Demonstrated ability for developing and managing large budgets, and knowledge of USG Cost Accounting Standards.
Demonstrated experience managing logistics and/or supply chain management for the implementation of public health programs in low- and/or middle-income countries.
Must be familiar with Quick Books accounting software.
Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision; resourceful in gathering, verifying, and analyzing financial data.
Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communications skills in English; demonstrated supervisory skills; and ability to work well on a team.

Banyan Global is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We do not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender expression. We recognize the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and intentionally strive for diversity and inclusion at all organizational levels.

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