Sightsavers Finance and Risk Officer Jobs in Nigeria

Sightsavers Finance and Risk Officer Jobs in Nigeria

At Sightsavers, we start with sight, but we don’t stop there. We work closely with communities and local volunteers to help us carry out our work. We also partner with regional, national and international organisations, governments and non-governmental organisations in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia, working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of women, girls and people with disabilities, and help to improve local health services so they are sustainable. We have more than 70 years of experience, and we’re proud to be a leader in our field.

About the role

Working alongside the NTD Finance and Compliance Manager, you’ll oversee the financial management of diverse NTD projects, focusing particularly on Nigerian initiatives. Your role covers a range of efforts from Trachoma eradication to Onchocerciasis/Lymphatic Filariasis elimination and research projects, crucial to our major donors. You’ll conduct partner reviews and assist in financial planning for future proposals.

Review and Feedback:

Provide feedback on budgets, financial reports, and other submissions prepared by partners and Sightsavers country office staff for assigned NTD programs in Nigeria.

Data Accuracy:

Ensure accurate entry of budgets and financial reports into the MyCLAIMS program management system.

Verify that financial records reconcile with underlying data sources, such as SUN accounts.

Financial Reporting:

Collaborate with the Finance and Compliance Manager to prepare financial reports for donors and NTD senior management.

Include budgets, financial reports, forecasts, narrative reports, asset registers, risk registers, and delivery chain maps within specified timelines.

Audit and Monitoring:

Conduct audit and financial monitoring processes with NTD program partners in Nigeria.

Work under the supervision of the NTD Finance and Compliance Manager and coordinate with other NTD finance colleagues as needed.

Partner

Compliance:

Ensure partner compliance by completing risk checks.

Confirm that partner funding agreements and amendment letters are in place.

Knowledge:

Demonstrated finance and accountancy experience.

Awareness of overseas development context (preferable but not essential).

Experience with institutional donor or contract management (preferable).

Skills:

Excellent numerical skills.

Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables) and computer-based accounting systems.

Desirable knowledge of Power Query and Power BI.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to issue resolution.

Organized and conscientious, emphasizing meeting reporting commitments.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.

Willingness to continuously develop skills and stay current with donor funding developments.

Effective and professional communication across diverse cultures.

Language:

Fluent in written and spoken English.

French language skills are advantageous but not required

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Sightsavers Finance and Risk Officer Jobs in Nigeria

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