• Application Deadline: Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Finance Manager


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 10 years


• Location Akwa Ibom


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Coordinate annual budget preparations and compliance and ensure that project budgets are reviewed at least quarterly.


• Work with the Director of Finance & Operations on periodic preparation of Financial Statements and ensure completion of project financials on monthly basis.


• Support in the monthly budget / actual analysis for submission every month for the review of the Director of Finance and Operations and onward submission to management for timely decision making.


• Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for onward submission to the Donor as evidence of fund accountability.


• Review staff and vendor payments to ensure error free transactions and respond to all audit issues related to project financials.


• Preparation of monthly payroll for the ECEWS ACE 5 project by working closely with the Human Resource team for onward submission to DFO for review and submission for approvals.


• Review all transactions posted into donor project books Sage 300 Financials and make corrections where necessary before they are posted for consolidation.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Must possess a first degree or its equivalent in Accounting or Finance.


• Must possess a master’s degree in accounting, Business Admin or Finance with a professional certification of ICAN or ACCA.


• Must possess minimum ten (10) years post NYSC working experience with at least seven (7) years of experience in a bi-lateral or multi-lateral agency financed project in the Nigeria (or an African nation).


• Knowledge and expertise in the field of project preparation, commercial negotiations, financial management, internal controls/systems development, accounting, auditing, and reporting.


• Must be proficient in all aspects of corporate accounting and all pertinent financial standards, rules and regulations relating to good financial management.


• Ability to solve problems, exercising good judgement will be an asset.


• Must be of good character with proven impeccable integrity.


• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.


• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.


• Familiarity with Donor-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria