• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 6 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• The Finance Officer will provide support in the implementation of financial operations of the organization.


• Review, make necessary recommendations and implement policies and procedures for the general operation of the organization and its related activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in preparing annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts for Jhpiego Nigeria office


• Ensure compliance with JHPIEGO’s financial management systems and internal controls in the Nigeria office


• Support in preparing periodic budget updates and burn rates to project directors


• Prepare periodic donor reports for assigned projects and awards


• Ensure all financial transactions are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that transactions are correctly entered into QBs accounting system.


• Support in preparing monthly payroll and ensure all statutory deductions are made.


• Support the finance manager in preparing and consolidating periodic financial reports and respond to all financial queries from headquarters in Baltimore.


• Lead document retention protocols in line with donors and organization policies.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or its recognized equivalent


• Master's Degree in Accounting or professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or recognized equivalent) will be an advantage


• 5 to 6 years relevant experience in finance or accounting


• Knowledge of institutional donors (United Nations, USAID/CDC etc.) regulations, procedures and requirements a plus


• An understanding of maintenance of ledger entries, books keeping skills and bank.


• Computers skills including use of spreadsheets and/or accounting packages


• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GAAP


• Financial and computer skills – working knowledge of database applications, word processing and Excel, as well as experience with accounting software


• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and high degree of accuracy


• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment


• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and partners


• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate findings and analyses


• Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable


• Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality


• Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization


• Capability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics for accomplishing assigned duties


• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team


• Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision


• Previous experience with nonprofit organization will be an added advantage.

We Offer

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including:

• Medical and dental plans.


• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.


• Personal accident insurance; 403(b) retirement plan.


• Life and disability insurance.


• Travel insurance.


• Education assistance plan and more.