Finance Assistant at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations in Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership and partnerships.

We need an individual who is innovative, committed, audacious, accountable, passionate with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team within the capacity below:

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Job Code: FIN006
Location: Lagos
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

Job Summary

• We are in search of innovative, creative and self-motivated communication talents with outstanding analytical, financial interpretation, meticulous and focused accounting professionals with proven track record in financial management.

Job Description

• Ensure all approved payment requests are processed on timely basis into the Tally ERP 9 software, checks/ EFT raised for posted transactions and properly supported with accurate documentations.
• Support in overall financial matters including timely retirements of expenses and completion of monthly reports for the state.
• Support in generating activity budgets and reviewing office cash float documentations.
• Support in managing the financial and Sub-contract operations in the state office, monitor Sub-recipient expenses per approved budget line and ensure compliance with U.S.G rules and regulation and other donor rules and regulation as applicable.
• Support in implementation of corrective actions emanating from review of State office financial and administrative records and internal control systems. Supports updating and maintenance of information in the fixed asset register.
• Attend to any other assigned task

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or in related field.
• Minimum of one year in financial management, accounting, and administration working experience with an international NGO working with USG funding is an added advantage.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook and other computer-based applications.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills combined with the ability to work collaboratively with program staff and stakeholders across organizational boundaries;

Application Closing Date
14th September, 2022.