Finance Manager – Nutrition International (NI), the former Micronutrient Initiative
Accounting and Finance, Business and Administration, Business Development
Nutrition International (NI), the former Micronutrient Initiative
MI offers its knowledge and technology to the food industry to add nutrients, such as iron and folic acid, to food cost-effectively without affecting its quality or taste, helping to improve the quality of life for women and their families.
MI focuses on strengthening and integrating delivery platforms for micronutrients and other health interventions; advising governments on how to use their own resources to finance the marginal costs related to adding micronutrient supplementation, including vitamin A, iron and folic acid to existing health services and programs.
MI is working on the following priority objectives in Ethiopia:
- Increase the number of children receiving vitamin A supplementation (VAS) by expanding it to previously unreached districts. Integrate VAS into routine health systems, such as the Health Extension Program, to build sustainability.
- Support Health Extension Workers and caregivers in using therapeutic zinc supplementation, along with oral rehydration salts, to treat diarrhoea in children.
- Strengthen the ability of salt producers to properly iodize salt and work with partners to support efforts to enforce universal salt iodization legislation.
- Conduct operational research into factors that could improve adherence rates of pregnant women taking daily iron and folic acidsupplementation on a daily basis.
- Assist community members in micro-fortification of staple foods.
About us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
Know our team
Nutrition International’s Corporate Service (CS) Unit is a dedicated team o Finance and Administrative experts with extensive global experience. The unit leads on providing global Accounting, Finance, Budget, and Compliance, Contracting and Procurement, Facilities management and Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT). Corporate Services team are found in Nutrition International’s Head Quarters in Ottawa, Canada, as well as within our Regional and Country Offices throughout Africa and Asia. Currently Nutrition International is seeking applications for Finance Manager to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
About the role
The overall purpose of the position is to provide oversight to all financial and HR operations of the Ethiopian Country Office. The Finance Manager is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting and compliance and administration management. The Finance Manager works in close collaboration with Finance Director in the Region and program and finance staff in the country and Head Office.
In this role you will
- 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.
About you
- You have at least a Bachelor’s 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.
