Finance Manager - Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) at British Council Nigeria

About Employer

The British Council is the world's leading cultural relations organization and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. We build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.


British Council is recruiting to fill the below position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager - Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP)

Location: Abuja
Pay Band: PB 7
Reports to: Operations Manager
Duration of Job: 18 months

Purpose of Job

•     To manage all financial aspects of the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme to agreed client and corporate standards using appropriate policies and procedures.

Duties  

•  Financial Control and ComplianceEnsuring that programme’s financial systems and
•  procedures are compliant with corporate, client and statutory standards
•  Financial Risk Management-application of appropriate risk management measures
•  Financial reporting - Responsible for the preparation and production of accurate and timely programme financial information, statements and reports
• Generating financial data for Value for money reporting for the programme.
• Support the Deputy Programme Manager (Resources) in the management of the programme’s grant processes:
•  Involve in the reconciliation of grant documents submitted by grantees during retirements.
• Assist in the audit of grantees where required
•  Assist in the financial training of grantees during the programme’s quarterly coordination meetings for grantees

Person Specification

Essential:

• Creating Shared Purpose (Essential). Communicating an engaging picture of how we can work together.
• Connecting with others (More demanding). Actively appreciating the needs and concerns of myself and others.
• Working Together (More demanding). Ensuring that others benefit as well as me.
• Being Accountable (Most demanding). Showing real dedication to the long-term mission of the British Council or the team
• Making it Happen (More demanding). Challenging myself and others to deliver and measure better results.
• Shaping the Future (Essential). Looking for ways in which we can do things better

How to Apply

Application is online.

Application Closing Date 18th November, 2016.

Visit British Council official website to apply online