Financial Analysts at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
The United States
Agency for International Development (USAID) Nigeria is seeking to employ a
suitable and qualified candidate for the position below in the Program Office
(PROG):
Job Title: Financial Analyst
Solicitation Number: AID-620-S-00-17-00009-00
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Period of Performance: Five (5) years renewable
Security Level Required: SBU
Area of Consideration: Nigerians Only
Basic Function of the Position
Serves as a Financial Analysts in the Office of Financial
Management (OFM) supporting the Education Team and advises on:
The complex aspects of developing, implementing and
evaluating USAID/Nigeria projects, a substantial number of which are large and
complicated, especially awards to local indigenous Nigeria partners under the
New Partners Initiative Program;
The various aspects of the internal operations of
USAID/Nigeria. Advises on the steps to be taken to implement a close-out audit
findings and recommendations and provide liaison for audit activities.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Analyses and makes recommendations on the general financial
feasibility of projects, adequacy of project dollar and local currency budgets,
financial planning and project life costing, pipeline reporting and analysis,
as well as other project financial reporting requirements.
Maintains contact on relevant projects and issues with key
institutional contractors and grantees, private sector actors, other bilateral
and multilateral donors, as well as other national and state government
officials.
For income producing projects, provides revenue return
analysis and establishes financial rates of return.
Conduct statutorily required Section 1311 reviews and
coordinates the development and reporting of accrual expenditures for program
accounts.
Drafts financial analysis portions of project papers,
agreements, implementation letters, and other project documents.
Reviews and comments on financial information submitted by
awardees in fulfillment of conditions precedent to disbursement of project
funds or in compliance with periodic reporting requirements.
Monitors financial progress during the life of the project
to identify any deficiencies, to determine if earlier deficiencies have been
corrected, and to resolve any financial difficulties revealed by project evaluation
teams.
Prepare quarterly program pipeline reports and advise on
pipeline management.
Provides financial advice on the development,
implementation, and evaluation of USAID/Nigeria projects and various aspects of
internal operations relating to USAID/Nigeria technical programs.
Assists in the mission’s program for review of management
controls as directed by OMB Circular A-123 in compliance with the Federal
Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA); including conducting periodic
international control reviews and following up on identified control
weaknesses.
Conducts financial reviews (pre-award surveys) of
perspective and existing USAID contractors and grantees to determine the
adequacy of their accounting systems and internal controls, financial status,
and ultimately the financial and managerial capacity to successfully implement
USAID/Nigeria awards.
The Financial Analyst explains financial aspects of projects
to contractors and grantees, advises them, and assists them in taking measures
to meet the financial requirements necessary to successfully implement USAID
awards.
Formal and informal training's and mentoring programs are
conducted for USAID contractors and grantees on an as-needed basis.
Makes field trips with project technical staff to examine
projects accounts for accuracy and integrity.
Serves as a member of project evaluation teams (technical
evaluations, portfolio reviews, data quality assessments, etc.) to determine if
expenditure of project funds is coherent with the technical results achieved.
Recommends changes to correct deficiencies or to improve
implementation.
Improve he financial management capabilities of program team
members and Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (COTR) through
formal/informal training on required financial management concepts and issues.
Develops cost factors and long range expenditure projections
for inclusion in the Mission’s Annual Budget submission.
Prepares projected obligations and project implementation
plans for submission to AID/Washington.
Assists in clearing audit recommendations and developing the
Mission’s Audit Inventory for the Regional Inspector General.
Minimum Qualifications Required for this Position
Education: A University Degree in Accounting, Auditing,
Finance, or Business Administration is required.
A Master’s Degree in a relevant field and CPA/Chartered
Accountant designations are all considered highly desirable qualifications.
Prior Work Experience: Five to seven years of progressively
responsible experience in accounting, auditing, or financial business
management.
At least three years of audit experience at a reputable firm
is highly desirable.
Language Proficiency: Level 4 English ability is required.
Good writing skills are critical to success in this position.
Job Knowledge:
A thorough knowledge and understanding of professional
accounting principles, theories, practices and terminology (private sector,
governmental, and non-profit) is required.
The incumbent will be expected to gain a thorough knowledge
of laws, regulations, and procedures associated with USAID financial management
project design, management project design, management and evaluation.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to identify items which require correction or
modification.
Must be able to make sound independent judgment, communicate
effectively, both verbally and in writing with accounting and non-accounting
individuals.
She or he must establish and maintain cordial working
relationships with technical office colleagues, implementing partners, and
other mission staff.
They must be highly proficient (an advanced to expert user)
in using spreadsheet and word processing software.
Knowledge of various commercially available accounting
software programs is highly desirable.
Physical Demands:
The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.
Benefit / Allowances
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally
authorized the following benefits and allowances:
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
Annual and Sick leave
Annual Bonus
Allowances (as applicable):
Transportation Allowance
Meal Allowance
Miscellaneous Allowance
Housing Allowance
Market Value:
N11,581,095.00 equivalents to FSN-11. In accordance with
AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of United States Mission,
Nigeria (Effective September 04, 2016). Final compensation will be negotiated
within the listed market value.
Evaluation and Selection Factors
Applications will be required to have the minimum
qualifications expressed above.
Qualified applicants possessing skills above the minimum
requirements will be assessed based on the following factors:
Education (10 points)
Work Experience (20 points)
Knowledge (30 points)
Language Proficiency (10 points)
Skills and abilities (30 points)
Per this scoring rubric, Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities are the most important factors. Applications will initially be
screened for conformity with minimum requirements and a short list of
applicants developed.
USAID reserves the right to interview only the highest
ranked applicants in person or by phone OR not to interview any candidate.
After the closing date for receipt of applications, a committee will be
convened to review applications and evaluate them in accordance with the
evaluation criteria.
Applications from candidates which do not meet the
required selection criteria will not be scored. Only shortlisted applicants
will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
As part of the selection process, finalist candidates may be
interviewed either in person or by telephone at USAID’s discretion.
Reference
checks will be made only for applicants considered as finalists. If an
applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference
check, this should be stated in the applicant’s cover letter, and USAID will
delay such reference check pending communication with the applicant. Only
finalists will be contacted by USAID with respect to their applications.
Application Closing date
28th April, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should submit their applications which must include
all required documents stated below to: AbujaHRAID@state.gov
Required
Documents
Applicationfor US Federal
Employment (DS-174) - pdf; or a current resume or curriculum
vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174.
Any
documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.
transcripts, Degrees, NYSC Certificate/Exemption etc.).
A
type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this
position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please
reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
Limit
all electronic (e-mail) submission to one entry/email not larger than 5MB.
Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
E-mails
received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will
not be considered.
Note
Only short-listed candidates will be notified
Mailed (paper/hard copies) applications will NOT be
accepted.
This solicitation is open only to Nigerian Nationals.
Applications with insufficient information to make a
determination will not be considered.
Any/All application submissions after the closing date will
not be considered.
No in-person appointments or telephone calls will be
entertained.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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