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Description

The Director of Finance will work with the International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) under the direction of the Country Director in Nigeria. Incumbent will be responsible for the day to day oversight of financial functions of ICAP Nigeria's headquarters and Regional/State offices. Responsibilities include: accurate and timely reporting to the ICAP headquarters in New York; preparation of periodic financial and accounting reports; monitoring and reporting Nigeria office expenses, advances and wire requests; managing the relationship between ICAP and in-country banks and tax authorities; and direct supervision of a team of Subcontract Accountants, Regional Finance & Admin Managers/Officers, and Finance Accountants.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Establishes and manages financial systems and processes required for sound financial management of ICAP/Nigeria. Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures and ensure financial integrity of Columbia University programs including insuring that financial systems, controls and processes comply with Columbia University's accounting practices and meet US Federal Government Standards. Works with ICAP/NY Finance staff to coordinate periodic financial audits
- Works in close collaboration with program teams to develop annual program budgets according to CDC, Columbia University and other donor financial standards; monitors budget and realign as needed.
- Ensures compliance with CDC and other donor procedures and regulations in implementation of all project activities. Manages relationship with ICAP New York and ensures appropriate Columbia University and donor financial reporting requirements are accurately completed in a timely manner. Acts as liaison on all local tax issues for effective tax management and compliance with all local tax regulations etc.
- Prepares monthly reports that include accounts payable reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, cash flow reports (including pipeline and burn rate analysis) and wire transfer reports. Oversees the completion of subsidiary ledgers, cash disbursements, cash receipts, accounts payable, payroll summaries, journal entries and adjustments to ledger sheets, bank reconciliation statements, etc. Ensures high standards of accountability and quality control in financial management, so that ICAP-Nigeria is always "audit-ready". Manages and monitors ICAP Nigeria field offices' cash budget and expense retirement status.
- Works with local and key headquarters staff to refine and adapt guidelines for local office procedures. Assists the Country Director to conduct periodic internal control /risk assessments and recommends appropriate financial policies, procedures and control systems to limit ICAP risk exposure in finance related areas.
- Provides leadership and mentoring for the ICAP Nigeria finance team; in consultation with the Country Director, assigns and distributes fiscal responsibilities to the Sub contracts Manager, Finance Manager and the other Finance staff; conducts annual performance reviews of finance team staff. Provides and oversees capacity building support to finance teams at subcontracted sites to enhance their capacity to manage their Columbia sub-agreements; oversee support with budgets and establishment of internal auditing systems for sub-contractees; and oversee financial monitoring of sub-agreements to treatment sites.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationship with the ICAP-New York Finance Team and with ICAP Nigeria's banker(s), ensure that banking activities are processed in a timely and professional manner and that banks are providing all necessary services to the project at competitive prices.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

General Minimum Qualifications:

- Requires a MBA or similar advanced degree in business or finance.
- Additional Specific Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 10 years prior financial experience with at least 5 of these years spent in a senior level finance management position in the international development sector. Demonstrated successful experience managing large U.S. government funded projects (CDC, USAID) including extensive knowledge of USG regulations and procedures. High level knowledge of Demonstrated experience in analyzing, interpreting and reporting variety of financial data. Membership of a globally recognized professional accounting body. High level knowledge of accounting principles and techniques. High level computer spreadsheet and word processing skills including strong knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software package. Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated experience managing staff of finance / accounting professionals including prioritizing work assignments and meeting deadlines. Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English. High level and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Council of Ivy Group Presidents (Ivy League), it is imperative that members of the Columbia University community, in all matters related to the intercollegiate athletics program, exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations.