Check Latest Career Option at BBC Media Action 2020 See November Update

Check Latest Career Option at BBC Media Action 2020 See November Update.

Latest Career Option at BBC Media Action: BBC Media Action is the independent international charity of the BBC which uses media to advance development worldwide.

Their mission is to improve the quality of people’s lives in developing and transitional countries through innovative use of media. See more below.

We do this through our focus on health, governance, livelihoods, climate change and humanitarian response. We work in partnerships that include governments, broadcasters, civil society institutions, donor agencies and international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s).

Job Title: Head of Finance, Nigeria

Expanded Department

We are largely funded by external grants, mainly from the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), the European Union, UN agencies, and charitable foundations.

We work to raise awareness among mass and opinion-formers audiences, affect behavior change, influence policy, and transfer skills and knowledge.

As the Head of Finance, you will be the focal point for accounting processes, financial controls, donor compliance for restricted funding, and legal and statutory compliance for BBC Media Action’s work.

Role Responsibility

This role will need you to lead and manage the Finance department of our Abuja office. In the position, you will act as a member of the senior management team, supporting the strategic direction of the office and managing risks.

You will be responsible for the financial management of the office, including maintaining and reconciling all bank and cash accounts, ensuring consistency in the use of the organizational accounting software (Access Dimensions), and ensuring that reporting and forecasting are completed to meet global deadlines.

You will manage restricted funds, ensuring that the budgeting process is thorough, that donor requirement is complied with, and that all project reports are submitted accurately and on time.

You will be expected to design, develop, schedule, and deliver relevant financial training to BBC Media Action staff based in each department and carry out the financial induction for new starters in the office.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position will be a qualified accountant and/or MBA/MA degree holder preferably an accounting major with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the finance sector, with 4 at management level.

You will have experience working with audit firms and a working knowledge of donor compliance for major donors (eg. DFID, EU, USAID, UN).

You’ll need proven experience in managing all aspects of finance in a development context and have excellent computer skills with experience in operating computer-based financial management systems. Excellent knowledge of the English language is essential, including complete comprehension of written and spoken English.

You will have experience and a proven track record of developing and managing budgets and the commitment to achieving the most efficient and cost-effective use of resources.

This role will also require you to have experience and a proven track record of training and supporting partner organizations on financial management.

Package Description

Contract Date has passed.

Grade – 8

Location – Nigeria

Attachment: please ensure you have your line manager’s approval to apply for an attachment.

About the Company

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. You’ll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this role.

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.

Attached documents
BBC Values
Head of Finance, Nigeria JD

How to Apply

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