Director, Finance and Administration at Clinton Health Access Initiative

Overview

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries...

About the Role

The CHAI Nigeria team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to oversee its finance, procurement, and administrative functions...

Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Management

  • Provide oversight and mentorship to all finance, procurement, and administrative staff...
  • Ensure departmental structures, staffing, and operational standards...
  • Foster a strong leadership presence for all staff...

2. Financial Management (Accounts, Budget, Treasury and Reporting)

  • Provide leadership on financial planning, budgeting & country resource allocation...
  • Support the CD in project budget planning and management...
  • Assist the CD in planning country operations...

3. Grants, Contract, Legal and Compliance Management

  • Oversee the review and approval of the finance-related sections of proposals...
  • Research, and interpret applicable donor regulations...
  • Communicate and train program and finance department on compliance issues...

4. Procurement Management

  • Review and update CHAI Nigeria procurement policies and guidelines...
  • Manage the preparation of purchase orders and payment requests...
  • Lead the identification, pre-qualification, and management of suppliers...

5. Administration Management

  • Oversee the activities of all administrative, security, and support staff...
  • Lead the implementation of safety protocols...
  • Maintain inventory registers and ensure periodic verification...

Qualifications

Education

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field...
  • Master’s degree or higher in finance or MBA is preferred...
  • ICAN/ACCA/CPA/CA or related certification is an advantage...

Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, procurement...
  • Experience working with governments, NGOs, and international organizations...
  • Experience managing a financial management function...

Key Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft operating Systems with an excellent command over MS Excel...
  • Working Knowledge of ERP Accounting Software...
  • Highly developed strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills...

Languages

  • Fluent in written and spoken English; additional language skills, especially French, are a plus.

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