• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance Officer - Nigeria IHP


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Budget, Accounting and Financial Management

• Ensure all finances are managed in alignment with the Nigerian government regulations, company and client’s financial policies and procedures.


• Liaise with project team in Field Office and HQ to prepare, review and revise project budgets and expenditure forecasts.


• Forecast project expenditures through field office, timely submit field cash requests and manage cash flows in field office.


• Communicate and follow up with relevant suppliers, consultants, vendors, contractors and staff with regards to invoices, payments, advances or finances.


• Reconcile and review invoices for payments. Ensure necessary review, deliverables, and approvals before issuing payments. Write checks and issue payments.


• Ensure applicable tax withholding and deductions are taken care of as per the Nigerian laws and regulations.


• Maintain up to date bank and petty cash account transaction records and supporting documentations.


• Record all financial transactions in the financial templates provided by HQ, accurately and in a timely fashion.


• Prepare, review and submit regular field vouchers and financial reports to HQ, as required.


• Collect bank statements for the bank accounts, review cash book, and reconcile the accounts.


• Review monthly financial reports and inform/update expenditure forecast/budget on regular basis.


• Prepare financial report as necessary and provide necessary financial support to the project.


• Process for applicable tax exemptions and VAT reimbursements during or after procurements in collaboration with the Nigeria Compliance Manager.


• Assist in end of year financial audit, as required.


• Work closely with the Operations Officer for daily tasks and project management

Grants Management Support

• Review recipients’ finance vouchers


• Process recipients’ invoices and payments

Required Qualifications

• University graduate in Financial Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or other relevant field.


• At least 3-5 years of work experience in broader finance, accounts and operations management with an international organization and


• USG contracts experience preferred (including office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics);


• Able to communicate effectively and excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels;


• High level of computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel would be added advantage)


• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times;


• Cross-functional team player;


• Results oriented and attention to detail;


• Proven experience in managing expenditures within budget