Finance Officers at International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens’ right to participate in free and fair elections. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions.
 
As the global leader in democracy promotion, we advance good governance and democratic rights by: Providing technical assistance to election officials, Empowering the underrepresented to participate in the political process, Applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle.
 
Since 1987, IFES has worked in over 135 countries - from developing democracies, to mature democracies.

IFES is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Responsible for managing of project finances and providing technical support to local partners on financial management and planning. Develop and track project and activity budgets.
• Ensure that financial activities and reporting comply with internal and donor requirements.
• Responsible for preparing and disbursement of participant travel reimbursement. Preparing of periodic financial reports and bank reconciliation.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and or financial management
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in the financial management
• In depth knowledge and experience on European Union financial management and financial reporting, sub-grants management and procedures.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft
• Excellent oral and writing communication skill.
• Highest consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate strong and proven track record in elections related conflict resolution and violence prevention work.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2014

How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward their application, current resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Note: Only applications sent by email will be considered and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.