Finance and Administration Manager at Famkris Healthcare Initiative

The Finance and Administration Manager job in Kogi State at Famkris Healthcare Initiative offers an excellent opportunity for experienced finance professionals to support a major public health program focused on malaria elimination. This full time onsite role involves overseeing financial management, compliance, and administrative systems for the Support to Malaria Elimination Project.

Famkris Healthcare Initiative is a Nigerian non governmental organization known for implementing impactful health programs in underserved communities. The organization focuses on healthcare promotion, infectious disease prevention, and last mile service delivery across Nigeria.

The current program is funded by the Lives and Livelihoods Fund and implemented on behalf of the Islamic Development Bank to strengthen malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in Nigeria.

Job Overview

The Finance and Administration Manager will lead financial oversight and administrative coordination for the Support to Malaria Elimination Project in Kogi State. The role ensures that financial operations follow strong internal controls, donor compliance requirements, and effective budget monitoring.

The successful candidate will work closely with program teams to support project implementation while ensuring transparency and accountability in financial processes.

Job Details

• Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
• Organization: Famkris Healthcare Initiative
• Location: Kogi State
• Job Type: Full Time (Onsite)
• Experience Required: Minimum 10 years
• Qualification: BA, BSc, or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA or MSc is an advantage
• Job Field: Finance, Accounting, Audit

Grants Management and Budgeting

The Finance and Administration Manager will oversee donor financial reporting and project budget monitoring.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and coordinating donor financial reports and ensuring timely submission
• Tracking project expenditure against approved budgets and providing financial analysis
• Developing budget monitoring tools for project implementation
• Coordinating financial discussions with program teams to address budget variances
• Preparing cash projections and reviewing financial transactions and journals
• Supporting grant closure processes and financial documentation

Compliance and Financial Governance

Ensuring compliance with donor and organizational policies is a critical responsibility of the role.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with Famkris and donor financial regulations and procedures
• Serving as the focal point for grant compliance matters
• Maintaining financial documentation for internal and external audits
• Building staff capacity on donor financial management and compliance standards

Receivables and Payables Management

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring staff and vendor advances and ensuring timely liquidation
• Conducting ageing analysis of receivables and payables
• Ensuring statutory payments are correctly calculated and remitted to regulatory bodies
• Maintaining minimal outstanding payable balances

Financial Information Management

The Finance and Administration Manager will ensure accurate financial records and reporting.

Responsibilities include:

• Posting financial transactions accurately in QuickBooks
• Reviewing the general ledger, trial balance, and financial reports regularly
• Ensuring proper documentation for all financial transactions
• Implementing cost allocation policies according to organizational regulations

Administrative Oversight

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring efficient use of organizational resources
• Providing oversight for procurement and administrative operations
• Monitoring office operations and operational costs
• Reviewing administrative policies to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls

Human Resources Management

The role also involves supervision and team development responsibilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising finance and administrative staff
• Mentoring and coaching team members to achieve program goals
• Conducting staff performance reviews in line with the organization’s performance management system
• Identifying capacity gaps and supporting staff development initiatives

Why Work with Famkris Healthcare Initiative

Working with Famkris Healthcare Initiative provides an opportunity to contribute to impactful public health programs that improve healthcare outcomes in underserved communities.

Employees gain valuable experience working on donor funded health projects while contributing to malaria prevention and treatment initiatives that directly benefit communities across Nigeria.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official application form available on the Famkris Healthcare Initiative recruitment portal.