Finance Assistant at the Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (Caritas Nigeria) - Zinnok Initiative for Women and Children

Zinnok Initiative for Women and Children, a National Non-Governmental Organization founded in 2011 with headquarters in Umuahia, Abia State, operates across resource-limited communities, providing impactful interventions for vulnerable populations, particularly in health (including infectious diseases like HIV, Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis), sexual reproductive health, free multi-disease medical outreaches, safe water provision, improved sanitation, good governance, and community development programs. With a commendable reach of over 2.5 million Nigerians, Zinnok has garnered support from esteemed partners such as the World Bank HIV/AIDS Fund, United States Ambassador’s Self-Help Program, Switzerland Embassy, and others.

The organization's success extends to capacity-building initiatives, offering training on advocacy, gender issues, women in politics, resource mobilization, business management, and empowerment, contributing significantly to positive change. Zinnok is currently working in Partnership with Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN) in the ACCESS PROJECT in Abia state, exemplifying its ongoing commitment to expanding its impact and addressing critical issues in the region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Umuahia, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary of Role

• The finance assistant will provide support to the finance department in various tasks and responsibilities. She/ He will assist in the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. she/ He will be responsible for requesting of funds from CCFN, and ensuring these funds are liquidated monthly using the approved reporting format as agreed with CCFN.
• She/ He will provide support in the financial operations of the organization working with the program team to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and document management. She/ He is expected to have strong organizational skills, and ability to work with numbers will be key to deliver on this role.
• Overall, the role of a finance assistant is crucial in maintaining financial stability and accuracy within an organization. Their support and assistance to the finance department enable efficient financial operations and contribute to informed decision-making

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Processing financial transactions: This involves recording, organizing, and inputting financial data into the organization’s systems. She/ He will be responsible for managing invoices, payments, and expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Monitoring and maintaining financial records: She/ He will be responsible for organizing and maintaining financial records, ensuring that they are up-to-date, easily accessible, and in compliance with donor regulations.
• Data Entry: Input financial data into the accounting system (approved CCFN reporting template) and perform regular data reconciliation to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Bank reconciliations: She He will help with reconciling bank statements with the organization’s financial records. This involves comparing and matching transactions to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
• Assisting in budgeting and forecasting: He/she will support the Program team in preparing budgets and financial forecasts by collecting and analyzing financial data and preparing reports
• Assisting in financial reporting: He/she will help prepare financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. He/she will ensure that these reports are accurate and can provide valuable insights to management and stakeholders.
• Assisting in audits and compliance: He/ She will assist in preparing documentation and providing support during internal and external audits. He/she will help ensure compliance with financial/donor regulations and origination’s policies
• Budget Monitoring: She/ He will Support the monitoring and tracking of origination’s budgets, highlighting any variances to the finance team.
• Compliance: She/ He will ensure compliance with all financial/donor regulations and standards, both internally and externally, and recommend improvements to enhance financial controls.
• Vendor Management: She/ He will Maintain vendor information, including contracts, payments, and invoices, and assist with vendor queries and requests.
• Communication: She/ He will collaborate with internal teams to obtain necessary financial information and provide timely responses to inquiries related to financial transactions.
• Support: She/ He will provide general administrative support to the finance team, including filing, document management, and other ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2023.