Chef du département Finances (nationaux nigérians uniquement)

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been
providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs
for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause
of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and
hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries,
SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few
volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse
and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption,
violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in
the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to finding all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask
for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

Job Location: Abuja Coordination - FCT.

What we offer: Salary + Transport & housing contribution + Leave allowance + social benefits (medical coverage, 24
days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus,
Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability) etc.

MISSION
The Head of Finance Department is responsible for ensuring the financial stability of the country office and
compliance with the financial procedures of Solidarités International and its donors, as well as with the laws of the
country in which Solidarités International operates.
They manage and coordinate the country’s accounting and financial services. They are the technical point of
contact within the country office and the liaison with headquarters for all matters relating to accounting and
financial management.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

STRATEGY
- Supports the Country Director in defining and monitoring the annual programme
- Participates in monitoring and analysing the socio-economic context
- Identifies financial risks

ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT
- Approves the country office’s monthly accounting package
- Ensures the monthly closing schedule is followed
- Checks and ensures the quality and consistency of the country office’s general and cost accounting
- Oversees the annual financial close
- Monitors the physical and digital archiving of accounting documents and ensures compliance with the
archive submission schedule
- Checks and approves expenditure commitments and payments in accordance with the applicable
thresholds

CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT
- Ensures the availability of cash to ensure the smooth running of programmes
- Monitors and approves the cash requirements of field offices and the country office
- Consolidates the cash flow forecast, sends it to head office and monitors its implementation
- Ensures accurate tracking of donor payments, prepares and submits payment requests, performs followups
on outstanding contributions when necessary
- Monitors payments to partners
- Helps monitor and update cash management and security procedures

BUDGET MANAGEMENT
- Chairs budget monitoring meetings in coordination with others
- Approves the updating of budget monitoring reports with the previous month’s accounts (before sending
to the branches)
- Checks and analyses the bases’ budget reports and approves their consolidation
- Ensures the Allocation Table is updated during monthly internal reporting and when project proposals are
made
- Sends the monthly finance pack to head office

BUDGET PROPOSAL
- Drives and guides the broad outlines of project proposals
- Compiles data and incorporates coordination costs
- Checks for consistency between the budget, the narrative section and donor rules
- Ensures the use of the shared cost calculation tool and its archiving

DONOR FINANCIAL REPORTING AND AUDIT
- Communicates and coordinates donor reporting with the Grants & Partnerships department
- Carries out analytical checks on expenditure
- Drafts reports and ensures compliance with donor rules
- Consolidates reports from members of any consortia and finalises the budget
- Coordinates discussions on financial matters with funders

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND REPRESENTATION
- Monitors current regulations and national tax legislation
- Maintains relations with administrative authorities at national level, with other NGOs and international
organisations, and other partners
- Attends meetings and workshops related to their field of activity

PARTNERSHIPS AND AUDITS
- Participates in external audits in the field
- Coordinates and oversees financial reporting within consortia
- Oversees the financial aspects of operational partnerships

MANAGEMENT
- Is responsible for the proper implementation of HR policies and processes to ensure that both the
necessary number of staff and the required expertise are available for the activities for which they are
responsible:
o Analyses, quantifies and assesses the human resource needs of their team,
o Recruits and ensures the integration of the team under their responsibility,
o Assesses the performance of team members,
o Trains and supports team members,
o Leads and communicates with their team.

INTERNAL CONTROL
- Is responsible for the compliance of the documents they produce
- Ensures that adequate internal controls are in place within the processes implemented by their teams.
- Is responsible for the compliance of certain processes and documents.

FOLLOW-UP ON RECOMMENDATIONS
- Is responsible for implementing recommendations within their area of responsibility

FILING AND ARCHIVING
- Is responsible for filing and archiving the documents they produce in accordance with internal procedures
- Ensures that archiving procedures are in place within their department.

FIGHT AGAINST ABUSE
- Creates and actively contributes to the establishment of a working environment that prevents any
inappropriate behaviour.
- Helps to communicate the existence of SI’s ethical framework
- - At any time, respects the protection of information exchanged within the framework of an abuse
notification and its treatment
- Implements measures to mitigate the risks of misconduct

PARTNERSHIPS
- May contribute, in line with their role and responsibilities, to the verification process for SI implementation
partners
- May contribute to the implementation of a support and capacity-building plan for SI partners
- May participate in the monitoring of partners’ activities in line with their role and responsibilities

PROFILE FORSAKEN
• Professional experience: 3 - 4 years of relevant experience (NGO/Private or Public sector) and 3-4 years
of progressive experience in an INGO
• Education: B.Sc. Finance, Economics, Business/Public Administration or related degrees
• Languages: Fluency in English compulsory - written & spoken (Hausa – Added Advantage)
• Technical Skills: 1. Master skills on Excel and accounting software (SAGA preferrable)
2. Capacity to lead and design budget for new proposal in link with SI Nigeria mission strategy, donor
compliance and teamwork.
3. Strong financial analytical skills required (monthly financial analysis are required)
• Transversal Skill1s: 1. Ability to work under pressure
2. Patient, self-control and solution oriented
3. Ability to render financial information accessible towards several audience
Good knowledge of archiving & file/record management.
• Personal qualities: well organized, able to prioritize and manage important workload, good
communication, reactive, assertive, great attention to details, resistance to stress
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Nigerian Nationals only