Finance Officer

Candidate Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and Skills)

• A Degree in Accounting or Financial Management.
• At least 5 years of work experience with minimum of 3 years in broader finance, accounts and operations management with an international organization and USG contracts preferred (including office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics);
• A good understanding of Finance Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Practices, Taxation, and Accounting Controls.
• Able to communicate effectively and excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels;
• High level of computer literacy (QuickBooks knowledge, a plus);
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times;
• Cross-functional team player;
• Results oriented and attention to detail;
• Proven experience in managing expenditures within budget.

Candidate Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and Skills)

• A Degree in Accounting or Financial Management.
• At least 5 years of work experience with minimum of 3 years in broader finance, accounts and operations management with an international organization and USG contracts preferred (including office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics);
• A good understanding of Finance Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Practices, Taxation, and Accounting Controls.
• Able to communicate effectively and excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels;
• High level of computer literacy (QuickBooks knowledge, a plus);
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times;
• Cross-functional team player;
• Results oriented and attention to detail;
• Proven experience in managing expenditures within budget.

Budget, Accounting and Financial Management - This position will be based in Abuja Country Office, to support all projects including state offices to:

• Ensure all finances are managed in alignment with the Nigerian government regulations, company and client’s financial policies and procedures.
• Profiled as Uploader on banking plat form.
• Carry out weekly and month bank reconciliations to meet Home office datelines.
• Support forecast project expenditures.
• Communicate and followup with relevant suppliers, consultants, vendors, contractors and staff with regards to invoices, payments, advances or finances.
• Reconcile and review invoices for payments. Ensure necessary review, deliverables, and approvals before issuing payments.
• Write checks/e-payment
• Ensure and maintaining proper sound internal control systems.
• Work closely with Operation unit to ensure all payment documents are audit ready.
• Ensure proper filing system for financial records and documents on monthly basis.
• Ensure timely liquidation of outstanding advances, payments due from staff, in line with JSI policies.
• Ensure all donor rules relating to funds management are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure applicable tax withholding and deductions are taken care of as per the Nigerian laws and regulations.
• Maintain uptodate bank and petty cash account transaction records and supporting documentations.
• Record all financial transactions in the financial templates provided by HQ, accurately and in a timely fashion. Prepare, review and submit regular field vouchers and financial reports to supervisors for review and transmission to HQ.
• Obtain bank statements for the bank accounts, review cashbook, and reconcile the accounts.
• Review monthly financial reports and inform/ update expenditure forecast/ budget on regular basis.
• Prepare financial report as necessary and provide necessary financial support to the projects.
• Process for applicable tax exemptions and VAT reimbursements during or after procurements in collaboration with the Nigeria Compliance Manager.
• Assist in end of year financial audit, as may be required.
• Work closely with the Operations Officer for daily tasks and project management.
• Perform other duties assigned.
• Grants Management Support.
• Review recipients’ finance vouchers.
• Process recipients invoices and payments.
• Reports to Finance manager.