Finance and HR Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Finance and HR Manager is responsible for overall financial and human resources management, including finance, HR, and grant management, as well as the preparation of periodic financial and HR reports and budget monitoring. S/he leads all project-related financial and HR management and accounting functions in Abuja and across regional offices in Nigeria. S/he ensures compliance with multiple donors’ regulations, project agreement terms and conditions, Project HOPE’s global policies, and applicable Nigerian laws. Specific Responsibilities The Finance and HR Manager works closely with the Global Finance and HR teams, as well as the Logistics team. S/he normally oversee other functions such as internal and external audit preparation, HR, and Security. S/he will be reporting to the Country Director and Global finance operations at HQ office. The specific duties to be carried out by the successful candidate are listed below: Finance and Grant Management Reviewed and authorized all financial transactions, including payment vouchers, receipt vouchers, and journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness before and after posting. Ensured all project accounting transactions were recorded in accordance with Project HOPE’s Accounting Manual, donor requirements, and applicable local regulations. Provided financial management support to project teams, ensuring accurate use of project expenditure codes and proper allocation of costs in line with approved budgets. Monitored compliance with donor regulations and cost principles, ensuring all expenditures were allowable, allocable, and aligned with contractual terms and approved budgets. Oversaw timely bank and petty cash reconciliations, and ensured all balance sheet accounts (including payables, accruals, and withholdings) were properly reviewed and justified. Managed advances to staff, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and that all prior advances were fully liquidated before issuing new ones. Prepared consolidated financial reports, including annual fiscal reports and life-of-project reports, in compliance with donor reporting requirements. Ensured subcontractor payments and financial processes were executed in accordance with signed agreements, with timely follow-up on contract amendments or extensions. Strengthened internal control systems to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, prevent fraud, and enhance operational efficiency. Coordinated and supported internal and external audits, ensuring timely implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions. Financial Reporting Verified the accuracy of accounting transactions recorded in financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks/NetSuite) on a weekly basis, ensuring completeness and proper supporting documentation. Prepared and submitted periodic financial reports for Project HOPE and donors in line with established deadlines and reporting requirements. Developed monthly expenditure fore