CLEAR Global Finance Officer Jobs in Nigeria

CLEAR Global Finance Officer Jobs in Nigeria

The Role

The Finance Officer is responsible for providing financial support to the Nigeria Program to ensure the effective financial management of all funds.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping, Accountancy and Cash Management

Oversee all financial accounting matters, including maintenance of the general ledger, balance sheet, receipts, invoices, payments, petty cash review and reconciliations, monthly WHT return and payroll requirements

Ensure Statutory compliance on a monthly basis and remittance of payments to Statutory Bodies in country

Develop and maintain a clear filing system for documents and a clear tracking system for payments

Support the Global Finance Manager in the production of the monthly finance information (including but not limited to Budget versus Actual spending reports and forecasts, reconciliation reports including balance sheet, petty cash, etc.) together with appropriate financial/contract variance and risk reporting for the Nigeria programme

Address the backlog in the Finance department (QuickBooks clean-up, bank reconciliation, payment vouchers, etc.)

Manage the short-term cash flow requirements of the program, liaising with the Finance and Operations Manager in-country and the Head of Finance & Admin to facilitate cash transfers, top up requests etc.

Maintain the Fixed Asset register and depreciation calculations

Monitor and report on the effects of exchange rate fluctuations between local and contract currencies

System Implementation

Assist in the creation, implementation and monitoring of allocation tables and budgets, including the provision of rolling forecasts for the Nigeria programme

Ensure a high level of financial control is in place across all activities, including the development and maintenance of financial policies and procedures (tailored to the local context) to ensure compliance with Statutory, Donor and CLEAR Global requirements

Ensure transparent accounting and systems are developed and implemented in accordance with contract and organizational requirements

Develop and implement new/improved financial procedures and processes as agreed with the Base Manager and/or Head of Finance & Admin

Compliance and Audit

Assist the Country Director in ensuring that the country office is compliant with all statutory legislation, particularly with regard to company registration and ensure the Nigeria programme delivers and accounts for all activities in accordance with National, Regional and Local taxation requirements

Facilitate and provide support to all donor and internal audits in coordination with the Base Manager & Head of Finance

When relevant, oversee the financial management of partner contracts, ensuring the partner complies with the obligations

of the ‘Head Contract’

Operational and Programmatic Support

On a monthly basis, meet with the Program Team and Base Manager to review the budget to actual reports to ensure proper spending of budgets

Monitor, reinforce, and advise on the improvement of internal procurement controls

Any other duties in support of a smooth and efficient program office.

Essential Experience

At least 4 years of professional work experience in finance, ideally in an NGO or other international agency

Experience of financial reporting to a range of external donors / multi-donor grants

Experience of reporting and monitoring to tight deadlines

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Effective financial management skills

Knowledge of finance systems and procedures

Knowledge and understanding of a range of institutional donor requirements

Excellent organizational skills

Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills including Excel and Quickbooks

Good working English as well as Hausa and/ or Kanuri

Essential Aptitude

Ability to demonstrate initiative, be proactive and offer a solution-oriented approach

Determined and committed to high quality standards with attention to detail

Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure

Self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work

Disciplined and with strong sense of accountability

Interest in and commitment to CLEAR Global’s humanitarian mandate

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; CLEAR Global Finance Officer Jobs in Nigeria

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