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Pact in Nigeria is recruiting for the following position:
Title: Finance Officer
Requisition Number: 11-0035
Location: Abuja
Position Summary:
The Finance Officer will be responsible for day-to-day financial administration of a proposed Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Umbrella Grants Mechanism project.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Director of Grants & Finance to provide support to financial control and oversight systems in compliance with Pact and donor's regulations and according to Nigerian accounting standards.
• Provide financial control and oversight systems in compliance with Pact and USAID regulations and according to the customary accounting standards of Nigeria.
• Prepare Journal entries
• Photocopy finance documents, vouchers etc.
• Ensure proper interpretation and application of donor procedures and regulations.
• Ensure that adequate supporting documents are attached to the payment vouchers and that all invoices are in accordance to the Purchase Orders for the good and/or services rendered before issuing of the payment/journal entries.
• Custodian of all approved and posted payment vouchers and journal vouchers including supporting documents for all projects.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Grants & Finance or Chief of Party.
Qualifications:
• Strong written and oral communication ability.
• Computer literacy (word processing and spreadsheet).
• Fluency in English.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Energetic team player who enjoys working with NGOs.
• Bachelor's Degree in field(s) relevant to fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities as described above. Preference to Certified Public Accountants or holders of advanced degrees/certificates.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience as a financial manager, officer or senior accountant including experience working with non-profit organizations and international donors (required).
• Experience in formulating training programs for NGOs in financial management.
• Preference for candidates which have been involved in grants management, and can articulate the role of grants in development assistance.
• Experience in auditing a plus.
For more information and application: Pact Nigeria NGO Job Vacancies and Career Opportunies (https://www5.ultirecruit.com/PAC1005/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*48A2D7E71387DE52).