Finance Manager

• Programs & Contract Management
• Provide guidance and serve as a resource person to program and finance staff for the Contract
• Database (CDB).
• Review and process contracts and supporting documentation in the Lifecycle Management system (CLM).
• Authorize Payment Request Forms and checks that it agrees with the CDB.
• Monitor the CDB for the CO monthly by following up with project staff on all contracts and milestones that are past their activity date.
• Prepare quarterly and annual forecasting/financial management reports on
• program spending.
• Reviewing and validate partner financial reports to confirm accuracy, correctness, and compliance with signed contracts.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the funding approval form, contract approval sheet,
• payment request form and other related documents to be submitted to the Regional Office (RO) for
• processing/approvals as per the delegation of authority.
• Review and provide comments to the Regional Finance Director on approval applications for changes to grant/consulting agreement conditions (budget supplements, time extensions) as well as any ensuing amendments.
• Ensure compliance with established NI policies for the release and approval for signature of legal documents (grant agreements, consulting contracts, travel letters, extensions and supplement requests.)
• Budgets Ensure the Donor Data Base (DDB) is updated regularly with the project budget
• Prepare and provide monthly budget variance reports to Country Director, Finance Director, Project
• Director, and project staff to ensure program implementation is conducted within the approved budgets.
• Prepare financial reports-Quarterly-Semi-Annual and Annual ones and submit them to RO/HQ for validation/approval.
• Verify budgets for project expenses and send them for review to Country Director, Finance Director and Project Director.
• Corporate Services
• Coordinate and consolidate the annual program budget for the CO and assist Regional Finance
• Director in finalizing the budget submissions.
• Review of annual financial statements in preparation for statutory audits.
• Lead in processing of periodic closures through preparation of reports and reconciliations
• Review and post transactions in Microsoft Dynamics GP, extract and manipulate reports as maybe required from the system.
• Review and approve payrolls for the Country Office.
• HR, Security, and admin
• Ensure that NI office space and environment is convenient for NI staff
• Ensure that the IT system is functional and operational in coordination with the IT personnel at HQ and RO
• Provide the necessary leadership and support for administrative staff so that they do they job effectively.
• Act as a Security focal person for NI Ethiopia
• In coordination with the CD, ensure safety and security procedures are in place
• Assist in the development of policies, procedures and internal controls

What we offer

• A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, work
• from home, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support for learning and development
• opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
• Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed
• to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a
• disability are available throughout the selection process.

• You have at least a Bachelors degree in Commerce, and ACCA or CPA professional qualification.
• At least 5 years working in a finance manager capacity.
• 5 years in program management environment including budget and grants management.
• You have Solid knowledge and experience managing Global Affairs of Canada grants, FCDO, USAID &
• BMGF.
• Experience working with data bases and Microsoft suite in an international non-profit entity.
• You have skills in financial management and administration, attention to details, competent IT skills,
• team leader and player, problem solving skills, excellent communication skills and ability to work in a
• multicultural environment.
• Solid knowledge of accounting software, Great Plains (GP Dymanics) will be an asset.
• Fluent in written and spoken English required.