Finance and Admin Officer at Helen Keller International

Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition and diseases of poverty. Cofounded by Helen Keller - and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential - the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited. In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance and Admin Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Scope of the Position

• The Finance and Admin Officer’s (FAO) job is to ensure smooth and accurate flow of financial and operational information and also work on designing and implementing financial reports.
• The FAA ensures effective implementation of project activities in the field location within the context of financial, contractual and operating systems.
• He/ she also manages the budget for the state field office/project, implements Helen Keller financial policies and procedures, ensure compliance and works collaboratively with other Finance and projects technical staff to facilitate projects.

Specific Responsibilities

• The Finance and Admin Officer will oversee the operations and finances of the state office.
• Review activity requests and prepare bank vouchers for payments.
• Track cash flow and compile retirement receipts and review.
• Manages petty cash reconciliation.
• Preparation of office running budget.
• Check matching expenses for compliance with donor regulations.
• Assist with month end reporting package.
• Ensure implementation of regulations and procedures for local purchase, procurement and logistics management in collaboration with Logistics Officer(s) and Associate(s).
• Maintain rigorous operations in the field office, communicating regularly with the Abuja office to assure smooth operations.
• Assist technical staff to develop and manage monthly and quarterly activity budgets.
• Implement financial and internal control policies and procedures
• Process supplier invoices.
• Maintain financial files and records.
• Maintain the assets register.
• Submit staff time sheets for payroll processing.

Education & Experience

• University Degree in Business Management or Accounting.
• Postgraduate Degree in related field and possession of professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA is an added advantage.
• Professional experience supporting USAID-funded projects and managing state finance & Admin function is preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of 4 years experience.
• Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality.
• Experience with USAID funded project is preferred but other donor funded project will be considered
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, especially Excel spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial “common sense”.
• Ability to create and monitor budgets.
• Understand the principles of adequate documentation and of audit and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance.
• Advanced written and verbal proficiency in English including business terminology.

Competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field and experience working in a non-profit organization will be an advantage.
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good standard of IT including experience of using MS Office.
• Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work.
• Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload.
• Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure.
• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action.

Terms & Conditions

• This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions.

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2022.