Position:

Senior Finance Officer

Supervisor:

Finance Manager

Location:

Abuja

Project Summary:

The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project is a global health initiative funded by United States Department of State (DOS) for the period of 2019–2027. The project delivers high-quality technical support at the community, health facility, district, regional and national levels, and builds relationships with relevant partners working to address integrated health programs and global health security issues. Our ability to respond quickly to program, technical and procurement needs leverages on our deep bench of country-based clinical, program, and community experts. Initially focused on achieving and sustaining HIV epidemic control, EpiC was expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to support countries in preparedness, response, and health system strengthening, including oxygen systems.

In Nigeria, EpiC is supporting the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH/SW) to strengthen the national Oxygen Ecosystem. Our contributions include optimizing pulse oximetry, expanding access to medical oxygen through LOX infrastructure, enhancing healthcare worker capacity on oxygen data management, and supporting the development of a national Quality Assurance and Compliance (QAQC) guideline for oxygen equipment.

The project received additional funding to build a more effective, resilient, and responsive primary healthcare system that can respond and address the persistent and severe public-health challenges, especially in Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent health (MNCH), Malaria, and Nutrition.

In addition, EpiC Nigeria has recently received Global Health Security (GHS) funding to strengthen global, regional, and local public health systems, building on broad experience and existing capabilities that align with GHS priorities and National Action Plans for Health Security (NAPHS) and US Government goals to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and strengthen health systems for Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Officer will oversee accounting functions within the Country Office and ensure full compliance with the contractual and financial requirements of all EpiC projects. The role will provide strategic financial management, analysis, reporting, audit support, effective budget monitoring, donor compliance oversight, and technical assistance, including capacity strengthening of partner institutions and health facilities across EpiC supported states.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management, Budget Monitoring, and Cost Control

Support the preparation of project pipelines and continuous budget monitoring to ensure effective cost control and alignment with approved work plans.

Assist the Finance Manager in monitoring project and subproject budgets, analyzing periodic expenditures, and identifying variances.

Conduct periodic financial analyses to support sound financial decision-making and efficient resource utilization.

Support the Finance Manager with coordination and tracking of all program finance deliverables for the EpiC project.

2. Financial Transactions Review and Compliance

Review financial transactions documentation to ensure compliance with organizational payment procedures, donor requirements, and accounting standards.

Conduct post-review of concluded financial transactions on Vine to confirm accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness.

Support documentation collation, verification, and submission to ensure proper recording and audit readiness.

Ensure adherence to internal control systems and donor compliance requirements across all financial activities.

3. Financial Reporting and Analysis

Work with the Finance Manager to lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status reports of subproject account activities.

Produce periodic and ad hoc financial reports by analyzing financial data to support management decision-making.

Conduct financial analyses to assess and document the outcomes and impact of EpiC LOX financial sustainability interventions on partner facilities’ ability to sustain medical oxygen systems.

Provide regular updates to EpiC management on financial performance, progress made, and recommendations for improvement.

4. LOX Financial Sustainability and Costing Support

Support the Finance Manager in conducting financial and operational reviews of submitted LOX cost analysis reports.

Develop and adapt simplified, facility-appropriate LOX costing and revenue tracking models using extracted financial data.

Integrate LOX costing and revenue tracking models into financial management training curricula for health facilities.

Support preparatory financial analyses related to LOX, including review of facility-level financial documents and assessment of financial management practices.

5. Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

Coordinate and deliver financial technical assistance to LOX project partners, including training and mentoring on sustainable financial management of medical oxygen systems.

Support the design of financial management training programs by assessing knowledge gaps and developing tailored training modules and materials.Assist in leading and facilitating onsite capacity-building workshops for health facility staff, providing hands-on coaching on:

• LOX revenue tracking
• Expenditure documentation
• Stock replenishment and restocking procedures

  Conduct post-training evaluations to assess knowledge retention and identify compliance gaps.

  Prepare and submit final technical reports, including actionable recommendations, compliance checklists, and monitoring tools.

  Participate in debrief sessions with the project team to present key findings and agreed next steps.

  6. Audit and Assurance Support

  Support internal and external audits and financial reviews through timely retrieval, review, and submission of required documentation.

  Respond to audit queries and assist in the preparation of audit schedules related to EpiC projects.

  Support resolution of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions where required.

  7. Coordination, Communication, and Other Duties

  Liaise with EpiC finance and program teams to ensure alignment between financial and programmatic activities.

  Provide continuous feedback and recommendations to improve financial systems, controls, and project implementation.

  Provide coverage for staff on leave and perform other related duties as assigned by the EpiC Finance Manager

  8. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

  Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

  • Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
  • Well-developed computer skills.
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control theory and practices.
  • Knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures or the ability to comprehend them.
  • Budget monitoring and general ledger skills.
  • Relevant software skills to include automated accounting software, database spreadsheets and Management Information Systems.
  • Accounting and bookkeeping skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive financial information with integrity and confidentiality.
  • Handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision; resourceful in gathering, verifying and analyzing financial data.
  • Ability to travel in Nigeria for minimum of 25%

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    • BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent.
    • 5 - 8 years of progressively responsible accounting, finance and operational management, and experience in a government contracting environment.
    • Knowledge of U.S. Government grants, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds.
    • Familiarity with DOS funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.
    • CPA, ACA, ACCA or recognized equivalent is a requirement.
    • Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
    • Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

      Typical Physical Demands:

      Typical office environment.

      Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

      Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

      Technology to be Used:

      Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

      Travel Requirements:

      Less than 10%

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