Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Akure, Nigeria
Recruiter: Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) Nigeria
Overall Job Purpose: He/She will under the supervision of the Head of Department, Financial Management, monitors the finance and accounts functions including the area of finance and accounting, control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities and income. Monitors appropriate disbursement of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with rules, regulations and established budgetary limits.
Main Task:
• Certifies the appropriate, accurate and timely processing and recording of disbursements and payments e.g. travel claims, pension fund, insurance, Direct Cash Transfers (DCT), etc., in accordance with established rules, regulations and systems and within budgetary limits. Also ensures recovery and settlements of advances and accounts receivable. Co-ordinate the implementation of the harmonized approach to Cash Transfers (HACT).
• Ensure that all financial reporting is completed on time and submitted to HOD Finance for review.
• Manages and reviews Personal Advances and Recovery (PAR) and follow-up on outstanding items. Reconciles quarterly accounts including GL accounts. Responds quickly to issues in HQ from, state office and Field offices.
• Manages NAV 13 ERP Software (business side) relating to payments, receipts and liquidation of Direct cash transfers to Government; provides training and orientation to staff on its use and coordinate with Information Technology Department (ITD) on technical adjustments or irregularities to meet local conditions. Supervises timely processing of the financial transactions in NAV software.
• Oversee the financial operations of the organization and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers etc.
• Payroll administration on monthly basis in line with the standard operating procedure
• Reviews NAV 13 ERP Software and other closure reports and reconcile data inconsistencies. Assists in strengthening better understanding of NAV 13 ERP, financial accounting and review of systems and procedures for compliance with the rules and regulations through orientation and field visits to offices and partners as necessary.
• Controls and monitors the establishment and the use of the Petty cash (PC), cash and bank accounts at the HQ & State office. Ensure their disbursements, recording, accounting and reconciliation.
• Oversees the maintenance and disbursement of petty cash.
• Attend to all tax related issues including tax audit
• Attend to end of the grant and year audit issues.
• Monitors budget expenditures against approved budget allotments; prepare periodic budget reports and reconciliation of expenditures.
• Prepares and analyses financial data for budget estimates and financial planning.
• Responsible for the safe custody of used and unused cheques and other negotiable instruments.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility, organization and analytical skills
• High level of Integrity, and honest.
• Ability to negotiate, manage resources, train staff and partners in financial standard operating procedures
• Good communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Good management and supervisory skills
• Good knowledge of computer application. Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and other presentation software required.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in an international and multicultural environment.
• Passion and commitment to NGO and professional values.
• Auditing skills is an advantage.
• Analytical and results oriented.
• Ability to manages and work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to work closely with other staff, while ensuring the needs of Finance Department are finished in a timely fashion.
• Flexibility towards working hours.
Qualification and Requirements:
• University First Degree, HND or its equivalent in Accountancy, Finance or related fields. Advanced University degree in appropriate field or professional accounting qualification (e.g. ICAN, ACCA), an asset. Knowledge of good financial report is desirable.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in Finance and Accounts in a reputable organization or an NGO.
• Experience in electronic data processing and sound knowledge of IFRS is an added advantage. Practical experience in NAV ERP 13 is desirable.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should apply online or send their Cover Letter and CV in PDF Format to fin@ehainigeria.org
Deadline: 13.11.2013
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