Job Vacancies at CBM International

These are your responsibilities

• Proactively manage all transactions and postings for the RLM project.
• He/she will create and balance accounting report periodically, coach colleagues and support on best practice in relation to financial compliance and financial reporting principles.
• Working in the Country Office – Nigeria, S/he takes responsibility for provision of financial support for the RLM project.
• He/she is responsible to provide professional day to day support services in the development and implementation of finance and accounting systems in the RLM project, ensuring compliance and strong internal controls are observed for the proper functioning of the project finances.
• Carries out real-time input of financial transactions into the accounting system to ensure completeness of financial reports extracted from the accounting system.
• Maintain internal accounting system and records, and ensure reliability and integrity of financial management information systems, documentation and reports.
• Process all payments (bank) ensuring that proper support documents are included, and are properly approved internally before payment.
• Reconcile all ledgers, to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded and reported.
• Submit timely and complete reports as per agreed time and in line with established reporting requirements (CBM, donor & regulatory).
• In charge of proper preparation, circulation, filing and archiving of all accounting, financial and contractual documents in conformity with CBM procedures.
• Observe compliance with financial regulatory requirements including statutory accounts, audit, tax filing, etc.
• Provide guide to colleagues and partners on project finances procedures and policies.
• Ensure that all payments are made against sufficient, complete, correct, and relevant supporting documents duly verified and approved by concerned managers or budget holders.
• Ensures that all payment documents are completely signed by the relevant personnel and bear stamp.
• Provide support during project activities including collection and verification of attendance and other details as may be required.
• Facilitates the provision and settlement of travel advances of staff based outside of the Country office.
• Ensure documents are properly scanned, filed and easy to retrieve.
• Collect funds and make various payments as per the authorization and approval of Budget Holders and in accordance with CBMI’s policies.
• Assist in project audits and provide support to the retrieval of any necessary documents required for audit exercise.
• Assist in ensuring activity reporting for CBM and partners/stakeholders.
• Maintenance of proper filing system for all records and updating database information for the office.
• Assist in logistics planning and implementation for CBM projects activities.
• Perform all other duties related to the position.
• In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the incumbent will upon instruction by his superior (s), perform ad hoc activities which are either by their nature related to his normal duties or evolve from operational requirements.

These are your qualifications

• Degree in Finance and Accounting, professional qualifications (ACA or ACCA) and previous audit experience will be an advantage.
• A minimum of three years’ work experience in similar field, particularly with international NGOs or international development organization.
• Good understanding of accrual system of accounting.
• Good working knowledge of Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting Procedures and cash/bank reconciliation.
• Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office programs, like Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent skills in any accounting software package such as ERP, QuickBooks, etc is required.
• To perform all tasks in a confidential manner.
• Ability to prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills.
• An effective team player who is also able to work independently.
• Ability and willingness to learn, and to pass on information / train as required.
• Bilingual: Proficiency in English: professional reading, speaking and written.
• Computer literate, and familiar with the use of spread sheets and accounting packages.
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.
• Demonstrated Experience in Microsoft Office Packages (Outlook, word, Powerpoint and Excel) and Quick-books.
• Good financial reporting skills.

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These are your responsibilities

• Proactively manage all transactions and postings for the RLM project.
• He/she will create and balance accounting report periodically, coach colleagues and support on best practice in relation to financial compliance and financial reporting principles.
• Working in the Country Office – Nigeria, S/he takes responsibility for provision of financial support for the RLM project.
• He/she is responsible to provide professional day to day support services in the development and implementation of finance and accounting systems in the RLM project, ensuring compliance and strong internal controls are observed for the proper functioning of the project finances.
• Carries out real-time input of financial transactions into the accounting system to ensure completeness of financial reports extracted from the accounting system.
• Maintain internal accounting system and records, and ensure reliability and integrity of financial management information systems, documentation and reports.
• Process all payments (bank) ensuring that proper support documents are included, and are properly approved internally before payment.
• Reconcile all ledgers, to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded and reported.
• Submit timely and complete reports as per agreed time and in line with established reporting requirements (CBM, donor & regulatory).
• In charge of proper preparation, circulation, filing and archiving of all accounting, financial and contractual documents in conformity with CBM procedures.
• Observe compliance with financial regulatory requirements including statutory accounts, audit, tax filing, etc.
• Provide guide to colleagues and partners on project finances procedures and policies.
• Ensure that all payments are made against sufficient, complete, correct, and relevant supporting documents duly verified and approved by concerned managers or budget holders.
• Ensures that all payment documents are completely signed by the relevant personnel and bear stamp.
• Provide support during project activities including collection and verification of attendance and other details as may be required.
• Facilitates the provision and settlement of travel advances of staff based outside of the Country office.
• Ensure documents are properly scanned, filed and easy to retrieve.
• Collect funds and make various payments as per the authorization and approval of Budget Holders and in accordance with CBMI’s policies.
• Assist in project audits and provide support to the retrieval of any necessary documents required for audit exercise.
• Assist in ensuring activity reporting for CBM and partners/stakeholders.
• Maintenance of proper filing system for all records and updating database information for the office.
• Assist in logistics planning and implementation for CBM projects activities.
• Perform all other duties related to the position.
• In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the incumbent will upon instruction by his superior (s), perform ad hoc activities which are either by their nature related to his normal duties or evolve from operational requirements.

These are your qualifications

• Degree in Finance and Accounting, professional qualifications (ACA or ACCA) and previous audit experience will be an advantage.
• A minimum of three years’ work experience in similar field, particularly with international NGOs or international development organization.
• Good understanding of accrual system of accounting.
• Good working knowledge of Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting Procedures and cash/bank reconciliation.
• Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office programs, like Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent skills in any accounting software package such as ERP, QuickBooks, etc is required.
• To perform all tasks in a confidential manner.
• Ability to prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills.
• An effective team player who is also able to work independently.
• Ability and willingness to learn, and to pass on information / train as required.
• Bilingual: Proficiency in English: professional reading, speaking and written.
• Computer literate, and familiar with the use of spread sheets and accounting packages.
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.
• Demonstrated Experience in Microsoft Office Packages (Outlook, word, Powerpoint and Excel) and Quick-books.
• Good financial reporting skills.

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These are your responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Oncho and LF Elimination project and its associated team.
• Effective co-ordination of the project’s activities and management of their inter-dependencies including oversight of any risks and issues arising.
• Responsible for annual planning, budgeting, reporting, managing field officers and day-to-day project operations consistent with project cycle management and achieving the project’s goal to the highest standards of quality. 
• Proactively monitor the progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action.
• Ensure internal consistency of the project in accordance with CBM frameworks, and outwardly on its coherence with local health systems and NTD project standards.
• Develop and implement project plans with project staff, technical specialists and stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation. 
• Manage the project implementation budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as the project progresses.
• Ensure activities are completed to an appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the project plan. 
• Manage communications with relevant stakeholders and represent the project externally, particularly with government partners and delegates, in collaboration and consultation with the Project Director and Country Director. 
• Monitor the context and managing risks arising, carrying out adjustments to project plans and management when needed.
• Provide supportive supervision to direct reports. 
• Ensure that direct reports deliver to their respective targets and objectives.
• Ensure performance measurement for project staff and their teams/staff development plans implemented.
• Maintain consistency and effective performance despite pressures and changes.
• Invest in team building and ensure team cohesion as well as encourage high team performance. 

These are your qualifications

• A passion to make a difference for improving the life of people with disabilities.
• Post-graduate level degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Project Management or Public Health.
• Minimum 5 years' experience at a similar level managing NTD, health, development, research or humanitarian projects in low- and/or middle-income contexts.
• Experience working with Ministries of Health; ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders within the ministries.
• Experience in managing projects funded by donors such as FCDO, USAID, etc.
• Experience line-managing field officers and technical staff.
• Sound working knowledge of key issues surrounding NTDs in both a local and global context.
• Commitment to international and humanitarian NGO codes, standards and practices.
• Proficiency in computer packages, especially with MS Office and other related packages.
• Ability to work as part of team across different cultures.
• Ability to solve problems and take corrective action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven administrative skills.
• Strong numeracy with ability to analyse and manage data.
• Fluency in English.
• Identification with values and mandates of CBM.