Project Finance Manager Vacancy at the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)

Position Title: Project Finance Manager.

Job Station: Abuja.

INTRODUCTION:-

Project Finance Manager job opportunity is available at Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) for individuals who possess relevant  qualifications.

Background

• We are in the health sector focused on both Laboratory and Radiology diagnostics. We work in a unique partnership with the public sector to strengthen the capacity of the human resource and the facility development to a world class standard for the sustainability of the centre.
• The NHDIC is in the process of strengthening its operations and enhancing overall capacity towards delivering its mandate.

Overview

• The candidate for this role must possess the following attributes:
  • Proven leadership, negotiating and influencing skills.
  • Excellent networking skills, particularly relationship-building, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good understanding of the NHDIC mandate, regulations and operating environment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of NHDIC financial management, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation and financial risk management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Develop Project Accounting methodologies for monitoring and reporting costs, commitments and value of work done.
• Ensure the smooth implementation of project accounting activities, including (but not limited to): timely and accurate bank reconciliations, invoicing, monitoring of expenditure levels against budget and funding obligations, financial projections and submission of monthly financial reports.
• Develop cash forecasting and monitoring tools for managing the funding of the projects.
• Ensure an effective cost allocation methodology amongst project heads.
• Establish and implement financial procedures in line with the organisation’s requirements.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecast and report variances.
• Prepare project and operating budgets. Track and report the organisation’s budget performance.
• Monitor the organisation’s compliance with all applicable regulations and standards guiding its operations including IPSAS and IFRS. 
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions.
• Manage and comply with state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Any other related duties.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-

• A First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any Business-related discipline and post-graduate degree(s).
• A professional qualification is desirable (CFA, ICAN, ACCA).
• Minimum of ten (10) years cognate experience with at least three (3) years financial management experience at a managerial level.
• Good understanding of IPSAS and IFRS.
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning tools (ERP) systems.
• Proven ability to demonstrate high level of professionalism, integrity and ethical values.
• Attention to details with high degree of accuracy.
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong people skills and ability to manage people.
• Excellent report writing and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of infrastructure projects (globally and within the Nigerian context).
• Strong business acumen, maturity and tac.

Apply Before:-

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with their full names) to: finance@rhizomeng.com  using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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Note

• The role is open to Nigerians within and outside the country who have completed the National Youth Service Programme. 
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WHO IS Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)?