Finance Officer at Women in the New Nigeria (WINN)

Women in the New Nigeria, and Youth Empowerment Initiative (WINN) is a dynamic and indigenous non-governmental organization committed to empowering women, transforming the lives of youth, promoting good governance, sustainable agriculture, peace building, preventing gender-based violence, fostering micro-finance, supporting the arts, driving technological solutions, partnering in scientific research, and advancing gender equality. With a presence spanning continents, including North America, Ghana, Mozambique, South Africa, Sierra Leone, and the UK, WINN is dedicated to instigating positive change, eradicating societal ills, and achieving gender parity. WINN's multifaceted approach encompasses collaborations with civil society groups, government agencies, and other NGOs, demonstrating its dedication to making a meaningful impact worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Project Overview

• In collaboration with Mercy Corps Nigeria, WINN is implementing the protection sector of THRIVE consortium project, a project focusing on empowering crisis-affected IDPs, returnees, and host communities in Jere LGA.
• THRIVE seeks to prevent and address GBV by establishing safe spaces, engaging adolescents, training leaders, promoting social cohesion, conducting awareness campaigns, and improving access to essential services

Job Summary

• The Finance Officer is responsible for all aspects of the financial management of the program/project, ensuring compliance with WINN internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations.
• S/he plays a crucial role in providing high-quality financial management information necessary to support an effective humanitarian operation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all financial transactions are processed accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Identify problems and develop solutions for best financial practice
• Establish banking arrangements and maintain liaison with principal bankers.
• Manage the day-to-day functioning of the finance section, including cash disbursements, cash receipts, etc.
• Establish an effective filing system that can provide easy access to information and proper documentation of all financial requirement
• Act upon any complaint raised with respect to financial issues by all staff and communicate feedback to them within 48 hours.
• Prepare financial reports in line with donor requirements and templates. Thus, continuously staying abreast with donor policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Settlement/payment of employee entitlements including salaries and allowances (DSA) as agreed, ensuring that all required statutory deductions are made and subsequently paid to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepare for and support internal and external financial audits, providing all information required by local legislation, donors, HQ, or other bodies.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statement
• Timely and accurate submission of monthly financial reports.
• Perform other duties and functions as may be assigned to him/her.

Requirements

• A University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or any other relevant field is required.
• Certification is an added advantage.
• Two or more years of experience working in the NGO sector.
• Result-oriented, attention to detail, communication, Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of any accounting software especially QuickBooks, is a plus.

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2023.