• This position oversees the design and implementation of financial policies and procedures, budget preparation, funds management and financial monitoring, risk management, donor reporting and all financial and management accounting duties.
• Update and documentation of TMG financial policies and procedures and enforcement of compliance;
• Monitoring of compliance with donors’ grant requirements; specifically ensure timely preparation of donor financial reports as required
• Oversight on proper management of TMG’s assets;
• Coordinating activities of the accounting unit of TMG, supervision of the accounting staff as well as provide necessary mentoring and technical support to accounts staff;
• Preparation of TMG annual and project budgets for presentation to the board;
• Regular monitoring of the overall budgets and expenditures incurred as compared to plan (budget tracking and variance analysis);
• Ensure proper controls are in place for management of TMG bank accounts;
• Preparation of funding projections and tracking the same;
• Oversight on usage of office cash and field advances
• Management of requests for disbursement from donors;
• Ensure preparation of accurate and timely bank reconciliation statements, accounts payable, and account receivables, and other reports for submission to donors, management, and external auditors;
• Efficiently manage payroll and monthly local statutory returns such as PAYE/ taxes, Pensions, etc.
• Development of a training plan for accounts staff, and undertake periodic performance appraisal;
• Preparation of financial and management accounts and establishment of accounting records in accordance with accounting standards applicable to TMG (balance sheet, income & expenditure statement, project accounts, management report);
• Oversight and supervision on TMG’s administrative functions
• Update and documentation of TMG financial policies and procedures and enforcement of compliance;
• Monitoring of compliance with donors’ grant requirements; specifically ensure timely preparation of donor financial reports as required
• Oversight on proper management of TMG’s assets;
• Coordinating activities of the accounting unit of TMG, supervision of the accounting staff as well as provide necessary mentoring and technical support to accounts staff;
• Preparation of TMG annual and project budgets for presentation to the board;
• Regular monitoring of the overall budgets and expenditures incurred as compared to plan (budget tracking and variance analysis);
• Ensure proper controls are in place for management of TMG bank accounts;
• Preparation of funding projections and tracking the same;
• Oversight on usage of office cash and field advances
• Management of requests for disbursement from donors;
• Ensure preparation of accurate and timely bank reconciliation statements, accounts payable, and account receivables, and other reports for submission to donors, management, and external auditors;
• Efficiently manage payroll and monthly local statutory returns such as PAYE/ taxes, Pensions, etc.
• Development of a training plan for accounts staff, and undertake periodic performance appraisal;
• Preparation of financial and management accounts and establishment of accounting records in accordance with accounting standards applicable to TMG (balance sheet, income & expenditure statement, project accounts, management report);
• Oversight and supervision on TMG’s administrative functions
Job Requirements
Min Required Experience:
5 year(s)
Desired Courses:
Desired Skills:
Other Requirements:
The incumbent TMG Finance Manager will have to meet the following qualifications and competence:
• A minimum of HND/ BSc. degree in Accounting and ACA/ACCA/CPA.
• Must also have at least five years working experience with Non-Governmental organizations, with skills in QuickBooks or similar professional accounting software, Microsoft excel words and power-point
• A good knowledge of internal control systems, financial audit processes, grant management systems and accounting procedures for USAID Funded projects is essential.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience as a supervisor;
• Must have good interpersonal communication skills;
• Must demonstrate proven results in his experiences of projects financial reports preparation;
• Must have good skills to work individually and as a team, be able to work under pressure;
• Be highly motivated and self-directed, with a commitment to work within a group;
• Solid decision-making capacity, must be proactive and able to work under pressure;
• Be a good team player;
Character: Candidate must be of good character
Hours of Work: The core hours for this position will be 40 hours per week. Details of starting and finishing times, which may vary in accordance with TMG-needs, will be notified. There will be times when post holders will be required to work outside of the normal office hours.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 13th January, 201
Method of Application: Please send
1. A curriculum vitae
2. A cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and summarising your relevant experience and suitability for the position you are applying for (not more than 2 pages in length
3. The names and contact details of three referees who must not be members of TMG National Coordinating Committee (the Board)
4. Apply by email only to:
The National Secretariat
Transition Monitoring Group (TMG)
E-mail: [email protected]
5. No phone calls will be entertained. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• A minimum of HND/ BSc. degree in Accounting and ACA/ACCA/CPA.
• Must also have at least five years working experience with Non-Governmental organizations, with skills in QuickBooks or similar professional accounting software, Microsoft excel words and power-point
• A good knowledge of internal control systems, financial audit processes, grant management systems and accounting procedures for USAID Funded projects is essential.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience as a supervisor;
• Must have good interpersonal communication skills;
• Must demonstrate proven results in his experiences of projects financial reports preparation;
• Must have good skills to work individually and as a team, be able to work under pressure;
• Be highly motivated and self-directed, with a commitment to work within a group;
• Solid decision-making capacity, must be proactive and able to work under pressure;
• Be a good team player;
Character: Candidate must be of good character
Hours of Work: The core hours for this position will be 40 hours per week. Details of starting and finishing times, which may vary in accordance with TMG-needs, will be notified. There will be times when post holders will be required to work outside of the normal office hours.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 13th January, 201
Method of Application: Please send
1. A curriculum vitae
2. A cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and summarising your relevant experience and suitability for the position you are applying for (not more than 2 pages in length
3. The names and contact details of three referees who must not be members of TMG National Coordinating Committee (the Board)
4. Apply by email only to:
The National Secretariat
Transition Monitoring Group (TMG)
E-mail: [email protected]
5. No phone calls will be entertained. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.