Administrative / Finance Officer at Peace Restoration and Integral Global Development Initiative (PRIDE)

Peace Restoration and Integral Global Development Initiative (PRIDE) is a Non-Profit National Organization, born out of passion for the well-being of the vulnerable women and children in the Nigerian society, especially in the NE / NW Nigeria. We have special interest in reducing suffering in the society in times of crisis which may be as a result of conflict or natural disaster. The organization is currently focusing its attention on the NE Nigeria, with special emphasis on (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe and Zamfara) State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Administrative / Finance Officer

Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• This position will support the Finance department’s management of accounting systems, policies, and procedures in compliance with accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donor’s rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the vulnerable.
• As part of an experienced finance team, you will help coordinate daily financial activities through the duties outlined below.

Duties and Responsibilities
The finance officer, under the supervision of the National Finance Lead, will carry out the following:

• Provide operational oversight function on cash/bank transactions in the finance unit.
• Ensure accuracy of all data required for processing financial transactions to assigned accounts into the QuickBooks financial accounting package.
• Participate in the improvement of the accounting system and internal control.
• Follow up and review all project-related travel requests and liquidations in line with travel policy.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements on a monthly basis for review by the Finance Lead timely.
• Monitor balances in account receivables and payables, prepare reports on material exceptions to policies or identify long outstanding ones for corrective actions
• Ensure that all statutory deductions such as Withholding Tax (WHT) are promptly remitted to the relevant statutory authority monthly
• Assist in conducting training on financial matters for the project team when necessary.
• Support the preparation of monthly and end-of-project financial reports
• Accomplish other tasks as requested by the Finance Lead.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND. in Public Administration, Human Resources,Accounting, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred. A master’s level degree is an advantage.
• 2 - 4 years of progressive financial management experience on development projects is required.
• Experience and knowledge of Global Fund regulations, policies, procedures, and familiarity with subgrants
• management is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, especially with accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial analysis, and knowledge of the usage of Quick Book are preferred.

Application Closing Date
24th November, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online