Job Description
The Finance Manager shall assume responsibility for bookkeeping and accounting functions of the project, and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of the project
He/She plans, organizes, directs, and controls all accounting and financial operations for the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accurately keep all books of account for the project, including petty cash register, cheque register, fixed assets register and all other accounting records
Assists in directing of financial forecasting, planning, and budget processes
Maintain financial and business policies, controls, and reporting procedures
Ensures that fiscal and business activities comply with donor/grant requirements
Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, including the preparation of bank reconciliations and receipts
Monitor the organization’s budget in accordance with approved workplan activities
Act as the organization’s resource person in the interpretation of financial and accounting policies/guidelines.
Prepare Donor financial reports
Ensure compliance to all local regulatory provisions e.g. tax board, EFCC etc
Analyze, develop, and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets including monitoring cash flows and requesting for fund transfers from Donor
Prepare written and verbal responses to inquiries and requests for budgetary information from Donors and Project Team.
Lead in the timely completion of month end and year end activities and ensure all requested yearend audit adjustments are completed
Assists the programmes team in contractual modifications necessary for existing business/programs, and develops costing strategy to provide assistance in the preparation of cost proposals
Carry out such other duties and assignments, as may be requested by the Project Director
Prepares financial statements, estimates, summaries, and other financial analysis and management reports
Prepare, develop and analyze key financial information to ensure that the organization’s management makes well informed decisions to ensure future stability and growth
Ensures orderly execution of the annual budget cycle with provision of approved annual budget by December 31st each year.
Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications
University Degree in Accounting, Finance or its recognized equivalent
Possession of a professional qualification (e.g. CPA. ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent) will be a major advantage
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis or other financial activities; related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility
Experience in the management of funds in a donor-based, non-profit context
Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance
Proven ability in building capacity of organizations in financial management
Ability to represent the organization to donors, government officials and the NGO community in financial matters when necessary
Proven ability in supervising staff when necessary
Well-developed computer skills and accounting packages like Quick books and others
Well-developed written and oral communication skills
Ability to travel in Nigeria for minimum of 25%
Ability to set priorities and manage multiple task functions simultaneously
Familiarity with the accounting, administrative, auditing, and reporting requirements of major donors (e.g. USAID, DFID, EU)
Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
Applicants should send their CV’s and qualifying statements, explaining why they are suitable for the job, to: csscaleupnutring@gmail.com or info@cs-sunn.org stating the position applied for as the subject of the mail Note
Apply via :
csscaleupnutring@gmail.com
