• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance and Administrative Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 5 years



• Location Nigeria




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Purpose of Position

• We are currently recruiting a Finance and Administrative Officer to work for the USG-funded Data.Fi project.


• This person will be based in Abuja, Nigeria with some travel outside Abuja expected.


• The position will assist the project with activities related to finance and administration and logistics.


•  The position will support the Data.Fi activity and report to the Data.Fi Finance Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll Management:

• Coordinate and process monthly statutory deductions for payroll.


• Maintain accurate payroll records by collecting, calculating, and entering data.


• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to ensure timely and accurate payroll implementation, maintain updated staffing financial information and conduct regular reviews.

Financial Administration:

• Ensure timely payments to staff, consultants, and vendors.


• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely financial records; prepare and submit monthly financial reports as directed by the Country Director or Finance Manager.


• File supporting documents appropriately in both hard and soft copies.


• Verify that all field vouchers are accurate, properly supported, and coded according to the chart of accounts and project charge codes.


• Negotiate, administer, and ensure compliance with agreements, including contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, purchase orders, and task orders.


• Confirm that all purchases have the necessary authorizations prior to execution.


• Maintains the asset register by tracking assets movements and conducting regular inventory updates.

Event and Logistics Coordination:

• Assist with planning and organizing events, including venue selection, accommodation, transportation, and per diem arrangements.


• Provide logistics and travel support for program staff, including tracking domestic and international travel and preparing monthly travel log reports.


• Assist in scheduling vehicle use and maintaining transport request records.


• Coordinate with local vendors to obtain quotations, manage invoicing, and process payments for service providers.

Program Support:

• Assist in developing activity budgets for project-related activities.


• Prepare training materials and meeting documents, including printing, binding, organizing files,


• and recording meeting minutes.


• Maintain financial, procurement, and attendance records for all meetings and workshops.

Other Duties:

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Country Director or Finance Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience, A Master’s degree in a related field would be an advantage


• Familiarity with USG funded projects and/or experience working on an international development project


• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications


• Keen attention to detail.


• Strong English (written and oral) communication skills.