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Finance Officer at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)
work Search for Common Ground (SFCG)placeWarri, DeltaDate Posted: 2020-02-13Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the peaceful resolution of conflict. We are
recruiting to fill the position of a Finance Officer in Warri, Delta.Position Summary
- Search for Common Ground seeks Finance Officer to provide finance support, liaising closely with the Admin and Logistics in the offices and the finance team to ensure good
recordkeeping ,as well as liaising with the housekeeping staff to support the smooth running of the office. - The position holder will be responsible for a range of bookkeeping responsibilities
as well as providing support on finance and project budget management functions. Carrying out and recording relevant financial transactionsas well as coordinating the financial coding of these transactions will all be part of your daily routine. - You will oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of bank records and, as SFCG receives funding from
a number of donors. You will alsobe responsible for maintaining ledgers and contributing to the regular financial reporting. This position is based in Warri,Nigeria with frequent field visits within and outside theState .
Role and Responsibilities
- Support the
Finance coordinator ineffective financial management of the project. - Ensure proper documentation of vouchers and receipts, financial reporting, proper coding of expenses, distribution of payments, tracking petty cash distribution and bank deposits;
- Work closely with the Admin and Logistics unit to ensure timely payments for goods and services rendered to SFCG;
- Support Finance Coordinator to strengthen financial and accounting systems - identifying gaps, weaknesses and issues and recommending and implementing solutions;
- Ensure compliance with SFCG and donor accounting requirements.
- Undertake regular reconciliation and other expenditure and
income, according to agreedtimeframes and standards. - Collaborate with SFCG finance teams
in order to fulfill payments and other project expenditure. - Ensure that
all expenditure is charged to the correct budget line. - Liaise with the Finance
coordinator to ensure smooth and proper coordination related to regular payments andpurchases - Ensure overall financial compliance and management across the consortium
- Follow up with consortium partners for financial tracking and spending rate
- Conduct internal verification within the consortium to ensure costs eligibility and compliance
- Maintain regular communication and provide support to finance teams of Search’s partner
- Support the reporting process by ensuring all documents supporting transactions
are collated ,reviewed and reconciled before submission to the Finance Coordinator for upload to the system. - Support the Finance Coordinator to maintain a tracker of all subcontracts and other activities under grants.
- Review and monitor budget performance by analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
- Manage transactions effectively and efficiently to ensure quality reporting.
- Carries out tasks
in support of assigned activities, such as photocopying, processing paperwork, and organizing meetings. - As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive,
the position holder may be required to undertake other dutiesthat are broadly in line with the above key duties.
Qualifications
Education: - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting & Finance. An ICAN Certification plus Master’s Degree in Accounting would
be an added advantage.
Required Experience:
- 1-2 years ́ professional experience providing finance, administrative, logistical and/or operational support
- Experience working in an NGO or civil society is a plus
- Experience working with little or no supervision
Other Relevant
Requirements: - Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts
- Excellent in English (oral and written)
- Ability to plan, organize work, communicate and reports effectively (both in writing and verbally)
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; team player and effective
communicator, - Strong IT skills (Email, Microsoft Office applications, Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, Presentation).
- Good reporting capacity and experience
- Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions such as heavy
workloads, and deadlines.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to applyApplication Procedure
- Interested candidates should send the following through the link above:
- Current resume
- Cover Letter (which includes expectations of compensation and projected start date)
- Please compile your writing sample and resume into one document as the system only has the functionality to upload two documents per application.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted . Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted . No phone callsplease .
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- Search for Common Ground seeks Finance Officer to provide finance support, liaising closely with the Admin and Logistics in the offices and the finance team to ensure good