Field Finance and Admin Officer at the Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Finance and Admin Officer

Ref Id: sfh-10109
Location: Gombe
Job Type: Permanent

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Coordinate, and monitor the various financial activities at the field level
• Ensure correct postings on SAP by using the proper cost assignments-GL, IO and CC.
• Ensure prompt and correct payment to field workers, consultants, vendors and project staff.
• Maintain, organise and file documents for the project and send to HQ monthly.
• Ensure proper documentation and settlement of all advances and retirements.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for the assigned banks.
• Ensure daily posting of Petty cash expenses and monthly certification.
• Admin and other job functions that may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a first degree in Accounting or any related field of study.
• Must have three (3) years’ experience in finance and project management.
• Registration with a professional body (ACA or ACCA) or any other related professional body will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Global Fund Finance policies.

Skills and Competency required:

• Ability to analyse financial matters, resolve issues promptly and accurately.
• Excellent communication and proper documentation skills.
• Must have a continuous drive for learning and knowledge sharing.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate-level office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets and database.
• Hands-on experience using an ERP (SAP) or financial management MIS will an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2020.