• Application Deadline:
• Position: State Finance Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Nasarawa




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The role is responsible for the day to day spends documentation, record keeping on all financial transactions - which the auditor will ensure, and donor financial reports will be drawn from for each state.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately document and record all financial transactions on a daily basis.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and files.


• Prepare financial reports for internal use and donor reporting purposes.


• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations.


• Conducting regular financial reconciliation and reviews.


• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets for the state project.


• Assist in financial analysis and provide recommendations for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.


• Liaise with auditors during financial audits and provide necessary documentation and support.


• Train and support the state team all financial regulations they need to comply with.


• Collaborate with the central finance team to ensure alignment with overall project financial management.

Qualifications

• A Degree Accounting, Finance, or any other relevant field.


• At least three years of experience in financial management, budgeting, financial analysis, and financial reporting, preferably in a project or program management context.


• Sound knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices is mandatory.


• Ability to work with non-financial managers and provide them with support.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills to effectively interact with local project stakeholders and team members.


• Strong analytical and organizational skills.


• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.


• High ethical standards, integrity, and adherence to financial best practice.


• Experience working in agricultural development/mechanization or rural development would be an added advantage.