About the Job
The Finance Officer is primarily responsible for the sound and efficient functioning of the financial systems and procedures at the NINERELA+ national secretariat. In addition, the Finance Officer Will advise the National Coordinator and the Programme Team regarding all financial matters (available budgets, activities, etc.) connected to the network activities.The Finance Officer would also be responsible for developing budgets as well as production of timely monthly and quarterly finance reports.Other Responsibilities include:
Ensure compliance with Partners Fund’s financial management requirements.
Generate and coordinate periodic financial reports, (i.e. monthly/quarterly/annually)
Ensure that all accounting records are maintained in line with the manual, GAAP and Donors and Partners requirements.
Follow up on prompt release of funds, once approved.
Ensure relevant books and records are maintained for all financial transactions for activities under him/her.
Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation statements for all bank accounts;
Responsible for issuing receipts, preparing and posting of Payment Vouchers into the relevant systems and maintaining the cash books in accordance with laid down procedures.
Payment of advances as approved by the National Coordinator as well as ensuring the retirement of such cash advances.
Ensure timely submission of relevant monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports on activities implemented to all stakeholders.
Support the programme officers to draw up periodic work plans and budgets
Ensure prompt preparation and payment of monthly project staff salaries and other related payments.
Educate staff on the statutory laws and regulations, fiscal policies and changes thereon.
Engage in other duties as may be assigned by the National Coordinator.
Maintenance of the Networks staff data, equipment and facilities.
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in finance and administration discipline with 2 – 3 years post-qualification experience in an organization working on HIV/AIDs.
Must be at least a student member of a Professional Accounting body
Good communication skills
Resident in the FCT Abuja
Ready to and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
Ability to work with minimum supervision and exercise of sound judgment and flexibility to achieve agreed outcomes
Well developed writing and analytical skills and an ability to express ideas clearly and concisely
Effective presentation and interpersonal communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relations
Ability to contribute to the effectiveness of a team, including supporting others and managing priorities
Ability to communicate fluently in English and other local dialects.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicant should attach their cover letter and CV as a single document. The subject should be appropriately named the position applying for. All applications must be received 13days after the advertisement. All applications must be sent via e-mail to the contacts below. No surface mails or telephone calls will be entertained.Applications should be sent via email to: ninerelarecruitment@yahoo.com, All documents should be in MS Word format. The closing date for all applications is 5pm Tuesday, October 13, 2015NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
ninerelarecruitment@yahoo.com
