Finance Coordinator needed at Women for Women International Nigeria

Women for Women International works with socially excluded women in eight countries where war and conflict have devastated lives and communities. Each woman we serve has her own story–some of loved ones murdered, and others of physical and emotional trauma. Most have endured a struggle for survival.

When we enroll women in our one-year program, they learn job skills and receive business training so they can earn a living. They come to understand their rights and how to fight for those rights in their homes, their communities and their nations and become leaders.

We are recruiting for the following vacant positions:

Job Title: Finance Coordinator

Area: Women for Women International - (Nigeria
Department: Finance and Administration Unit
Status: Full time
Location: Enugu - Nigeria Chapter Office
Reports to: Finance Manager
Line Manages: Finance Officer, Drivers, Office Assistant
 
Purpose
The Finance Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all Finance and Human Resource policies are in place and implemented working closely with the Finance Manager. The Finance Coordinator will be required to make sure all chapter office assets and equipment are cost effectively procured -recorded, maintained, and duly disposed of. The Finance Coordinator is a member of the Chapter office Senior Management Team.
 
Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee Chapter procurement and execute all approved payments for local/ regular vendors, contractors for goods and services received. Ensure timely payment.
• Prepare Chapter office activity travel advances and process travel claims. Ensure the provision of logistical support in booking staff and accommodations, and in processing required authorization.
• All financial transactions to be recorded on daily basis Into the chapter accounting system, and submit timely reports each month.
• Preparation of monthly delivery request and tracking of disbursements and outstanding.
• Ensure maintenance of inventory and controls for the Chapter office fixed assets (i.e., such as vehicles, furniture and computer equipments). Maintain and update the inventory list and depreciation schedule for fixed assets.
• Ensure that all of the appropriate approvals are obtained for all expenditures prior to fund disbursements.
• Maintain and monitor an effective Chapter filing system including but not limited to; bank documents; withdrawal slips, transfer records, bank statements, invoices, time & attendance sheets, and payroll records. Maintain evaluations, written warnings, & complimentary notes and staff contracts in personnel files, if applicable.
• Ensure that the Internal control procedures and donors regulations are followed for all cash disbursements, receipts, transfers and include appropriate backup for the USA-133 compliance.
• Ensure that the office has sufficient supplies and are efficiently used.

Skills & Qualifications

• University or post-secondary degree in business management, accounting or office administration;
• At least three (3) years experience in an independent administrative position with full accounting responsibilities.
• Computer skills including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation, and electronic mail along with data entry experience, Microsoft office suite preferred;
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and to take initiative;
• Detail oriented with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;
• Fluency in English and in any of the 3 major Nigerian languages required;
• Familiarity with Quick Books Pro accounting software is desirable;
• Knowledge of the political, economic and social context of Nigeria is desirable

Application Deadline
8th February, 2011

Method of Application
Forward application and CV as one document in MS Word or PDF format to include your 5 x 7 passport photo, on or before 8th February, 2011  to: [email protected]
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please visit our website www.womenforwomen.org for more information on Women for Women International.