Finance & Administration Manager at Lutheran World Relief (LWR)

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is actively engaged in executing a food for Progress Program, aimed at initiating a cocoa productivity and marketing venture in Nigeria. This initiative, known as the Traceability and Resilience in Agriculture and Cocoa Ecosystems of Nigeria (TRACE), is being undertaken in collaboration with the sponsorship of the USDA. Over the course of five years, the project is focused on enhancing productivity within the cocoa value chain by implementing climate-smart agricultural practices. Additionally, it seeks to broaden the cocoa market by establishing traceability back to its origin.

Title: Finance & Administration Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The Finance and Administration Manager will provide overall management of the financial and administrative systems of LWR/TRACE in locations.
• Review/approve vouchers/cheques to ensure proper allocation before submission to the Finance & Admin Director. (F&A)
• Submit timely requisitions of funds to ensure uninterrupted flow of funds.
• Provide advice in the preparation of programme budgets and ensure that tracking of expenses.
• Assist F&A Director in the preparation of monthly financial, budget & payroll reports.
• Oversees closing of the monthly accounts and ensure they are sent by 5th of each month.
• Review the monthly accounts before processing in MIP Accounting software.
• Seek approval for all Petty Cash vouchers for processing.
• Assist in the preparation of the payroll summary sheet.
• Ensure completeness in all salaries deductions including payroll tax, advances, social security.
• Review time sheets and update the employee leave section.
• Ensuring cost-effectiveness, efficiency and accountability throughout the life of the project.

Requirements

• Must have a Degree in Accountancy or Finance with professional qualifications and minimum of 10 years experience, preferable in a USAID project or any other international NGO.

Deadline: 28th August, 2023.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.