Finance Assistant at the Community Health Justice and Peace Initiative for Development (JDPH)

Community Health Justice and Peace Initiative for Development (JDPH) is a National Non-Governmental Organization working in the Catholic province of Jos, aimed at uplifting the living standard of rural and urban communities through capacity building and rendering lifesaving interventions in partnership with communities for a better society and good governance. Over the years, we and our partners have continued to provide developmental and humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable people in rural and crisis affected locations. We are committed to providing emergency relief services, empowering communities to be more resilient, embracing a culture of peaceful co-existence and social justice for all.

In accomplishing our objectives, the JDPH will be carrying out General Food Distributions (GFD) through Cash Based Transfers (CBT) and Blanket Supplementary Program (BSFP) in Fune LGA, of Yobe state. This is aimed at preventing already vulnerable House Holds from falling into starvation and malnutrition, focusing particularly on young children 6 - 23 / 24 months and pregnant and lactating women and girls (PLW / G).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Requisition ID: JDPH/FSL/NT/2021/003
Location: Fune LGA, Yobe
Sector: FSL
Employment Category: Contract
Open to Expatriates: No

Job Summary

• The Finance Assistant is to assist the Finance officer in managing the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, responsible for Cash processing and record keeping of the day-to-day transactions in accordance with JDPH Financial policies and procedures.

Key Roles / Responsibilities

• To assist the Finance Officer in ensuring that timely and accurate payments are made.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of payment documents in compliance to JDPH Financial Policies and procedures.
• Ensure completeness of supporting documents in all respect which includes authenticity of signatures, cross-checking attendance sheets and verifying payments made to vendors.
• Posting all vouchers into transaction spreadsheet on daily basis for review by the Finance Officer. Ensure that all information in the spreadsheet is correct and complete.
• Processing of petty cash transactions on daily basis. Ensure petty cash is replenished on time to meet daily cash needs. Carry out cash count as per the JDPH policy and schedule. Document the cash count sheets for records.
• Prepare all payments and make sure that they are properly coded and supported with relevant necessary documents.
• Assist Finance office in monthly bank & account reconciliation.
• Ensure all the financial documents are properly filed & tagged.
• ‘Paid’ stamping of all the invoices and related documents before filing.
• Photocopies & scanning of all necessary documents/Instrument.
• Perform any other task assign by the line manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• A B.Sc or HND in Financial Accounting and related Financial / Business Administration courses. At least 2 years practical work experience in managing financial and administrative systems for donor-funded projects. A minimum of 1 years' experience in grant financial management with donor-funded projects in Nigeria.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge:

• Honesty and strong commitment.
• Accuracy in record checking.
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• IT skills including MS Office & Accounting applications.

Language Skills:

• Good communicator in English, both written and oral as well. A good command of the Hausa language

Application Closing Date
11th January, 2021; 12PM

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV and Cover Letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. All applications should be sent in English by mail to: [email protected]

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Please note, that given the urgency of vacancy, the position may be filled before the due date.