Job Title: Finance Officer
Employer: State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI)
Recruiter: GRM International
GRM Job Reference: IP-05351-PRJ
Region: Africa
Country: Nigeria
Location: Anambra, Niger, and Katsina
The State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) is a DFID funded programme, designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public resource use in selected states in Nigeria. SAVI is an action-learning programme that promotes dynamic partnerships among key agents of change and it will increase the ability of citizens to claim rights and hold state governments accountable.
The SAVI Programme will focus on the following core areas:
• Suppor partners to progress the implementation of their advocacy projects
• Support to independent monitoring, research and policy analysis
• Strengthening the functions of Media and State Houses of Assembly to hold State Government to account to Citizens.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the programme with financial/administration by providing monthly returns to the National office.
• Undertake all banking transactions in the state, including the management of petty cash and bank accounts.
• Deduct (with-holding tax) WHT as prescribed by law and maintain a control account, also distribute WHT certificates to staff and contractors.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts and interest statements and request for top-up from Abuja.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Finance and Operations manager.
• Liaise with state team on financial procedures in accordance with SAVI financial guidelines
• Facilitate capacity building of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on grant fund management when necessary.
Candidates must be able to provide experience of the following essential criteria:
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Finance Officer or equivalent post
• 3-5 years experience in book keeping and management of imprest account
• Degree in Finance, Accountancy or Professional Qualification
• Experience working on similar sized Donor programmes
• Has worked in Anambra, Niger & Katsina States and FCT Abuja
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial forecasts
Candidates applying without the following information will not be considered:
• Preferred position and location
• Current address, Phone number, e-mail address
• Academic qualifications – institution, course studied and qualification
• Detailed work history for the requisite years of experience required. This must include detailed descriptions of duties and achievements
• 3 named references with contact details and permission to contact them
How to Apply:
To apply for this role, candidates MUST send an A4 CV with the above essential information.
Applicants who are to be considered will be contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date.
There is NO cost or charge levied for ANY SAVI application process.
SAVI is Equal Opportunity Employer (which includes people living with disability). The Terms and Conditions of employment are commensurate with the levels of responsibility and experience
Deadline: 14th June, 2013.
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