INTERSOS Senior Finance Officer Jobs in Nigeria

INTERSOS Senior Finance Officer Jobs in Nigeria

Job Purpose

Under the overall supervision of the Finance Manager, in coordination with Country Finance Coordinator, The role holder will be responsible, of improving the finance capacity and workflow, also ensuring effective execution of cardinal financial responsibilities like, spending overview with program team, support in bank reconciliation, initiating payment on the bank platform, Supervision of the finance team, conduct induction training for non-finance staff, liaise with logistic to ensure the observance of the procurement procedures. etc, most importantly demand someone with a well-grounded understanding of Nigerian context and the policies and procedures of INTERSOS*.*

Responsibilities

On a timely basis, accurately prepare donor reports for all assigned grant/projects for FM review.

Support proposal budgeting process in consultation with Program managers for proposals assigned by FM.

Authorize Purchase requisitions and other P2P transactions as defined by internal delegation of responsibility and authority matrix.

Assist the project managers/officers in the preparation of financial plans for the assigned grants.

Closely monitored budget versus actual, proactively highlight area of concern.

Hold Monthly review meeting with project managers for assigned budgets and follow through on the action plans.

Review monthly cash and bank reconciliation, before sharing it with Finance Manager.

Allocate budget line for shared costs for purposes of shared procurement.

Support the Finance Manager with month end balance sheet reconciliation and grant reconciliation.

Ensure that all transactions relating to all projects are captured into the INTERSOS accounting system daily and with the utmost quality and integrity.

Managing the cash and the accountancy of the department ensuring invoice and supporting document are adequately supported and are eligible before initiating payment on online bank platform.
Weekly review the payables aging report and collaborate with Project managers, Logistics, and general staff for liquidation.

Conduct induction, training and support to new staff regarding generally accepted of financial procedures and donor requirements.

Collaborate with the finance officer to prepare annual financial reports, Tax remita and other statutory returns and plan financial statements.

Manage purchase requisitions, ensure all commitments are closed and documents are archived, and general ledger is verified with supporting documentation daily, before sending it to FM.

Liaise with the logistician to ensure the observance of the procurement procedures.

Support the project’s staff in any related financial issues ensuring informational symmetry on donor rules, statutory requirements, and operational guidelines.

Ensures that

all resources of the area are allocated to the project and no budget gaps arise.

Ensures that non-allocated resources are not used on any project, unless approval is given by the FM.

Contribute and support grant opening, project implementation closing meetings.

Carry out any other duties related to the position and necessary for the achievements of the Finance and programs objectives.

Required Profile/Experience

An undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Finance Management, Business Administration.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience at national and international organization level working as finance officer or similar.

Strong understanding of General Accounting, budgeting, financial management and donor reporting.

Excellent computer skills, especially Excel.

Demonstrated leadership and very good interpersonal/communication skills.

Demonstrate experience with different donor finance compliance and reporting.

Ability to perform and assure high accuracy in work under stress.

Positive and solution-oriented personality.
Fluency in English is required.

Work within the framework of IINTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.

Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.

Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.

Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.

Maintain and care for all equipment issued by INTERSOS Nigeria and for any losses or damages due to negligence you will be liable for repair or replacement.

How to Apply

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