Financial System Strengthening (fss) Associate Consultant

Key Results Will Be Covering

• Conduct state-level ToT on the accounting software to build implementation capacity
• Lead accounting software rollout and data migration across participating entities.
• Deliver bi-monthly financial management training for PHCDA accountants at state, LGA, and ward levels.
• Prepare quarterly FMSS progress reports on achievements, risks, challenges, and recommendations.
• Establish financial management knowledge systems to capture and share lessons learned and best practices.
• Conduct quarterly grant performance reviews and variance analyses to support timely corrective actions.
• Undertake quarterly sample assessments in five LGAs with the PHCDA Internal Audit and Finance team.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• A university degree in social Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit or any other relevant field is required.
• A master's or professional accounting qualification is an advantage (e.g CPA, ICAN and ACCA).

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting and financial controls and partnership management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting donor-funded health programmes, preferably the EU or similar
• Experience working with government institutions and sub-national entities, including State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (SPHCDAs) will be an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Expertise in donor compliance, grant management, and public financial management systems.
• Strong analytical, capacity-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders at nationals and state levels
• Desirables:
• Knowledge of Nigeria's health financing and primary health care systems