Save the Children Nigeria Recruits Finance Officer

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with otherorganizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Katsina

Job Description
The candidate will be responsible for implementing and/or coordinating all financial and administrative support functions for the state office coordinate with the line manager to ensure timely and appropriate cash flows, matched with the operational needs of the state office and budget forecasts, manage the electronic spread sheet/format for receiving and disbursing funds; coordinate the preparation and timely submission of monthly financial reports and other reports to Abuja as required, ensure accurate keeping of account books (electronic and paper) for the state office, process all banking activities in the state office, ensuring that bank account records are accurately maintained, and that bank statements are obtained on a timely basis. Make statutory payments to the relevant authorities such as PAYE, WHT and PENSION deduction and ensure adequate documentation is kept in the office, support the office assistant to coordinate all state-level procurement activities, basic administrative functions, and asset/property management in line with SC policies.

Qualifications:
A bachelor degree/HND or equivalent in Finance/Accounts/Business administration, experience in working with partners accountable for grants and other financial support provided to implement project activities, particularly at community level, must be able to speak at least one local language predominant in that state, level of IT Expertise: excellent (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), professional certificate in accounting and finance.

Application Closing Date
14th of October 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 14th of October 2013 explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] . State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.