State Finance Officer at Ikore International Development Limited - 5 Openings

Ikore is an international development organization proffering innovative solutions to drive sustainable social and enterprise development. Working in economically deprived places and vulnerable communities torn apart by instability across Nigeria and providing solutions that support inefficient markets and communities is implementing an agricultural mechanization service intervention aimed at enhancing access of smallholder farmers to affordable and sustainable mechanization services in Nigeria.

The project aims to create work opportunities for mechanization service providers, tractor operators, and others in the mechanization value chain. The project’s primary target is young men and women in peri-urban and rural communities, providing bundled mechanization services. Ultimately, the project focuses on capacity-building, affordable last-mile services, financial inclusion, technology integration, and policy enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Finance Officer

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Adamawa, Kaduna, Kano and Nasarawa
Employment Type: Contract

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The role is responsible for the day-to-day spending documentation, and record-keeping on all financial transactions - which the auditor will ensure, and donor financial reports will be drawn from for each state.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately document and record all financial transactions daily.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and files.
• Prepare financial reports for internal use and donor reporting purposes.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Conducting regular financial reconciliation and reviews.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets for the state project.
• Assist in financial analysis and provide recommendations for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Liaise with auditors during financial audits and provide necessary documentation and support.
• Train and support the state team with all financial regulations they need to comply with.
• Collaborate with the central finance team to ensure alignment with overall project financial management.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other relevant field.
• At least three years of experience in financial management, budgeting, financial analysis, and financial reporting, preferably in a project or program management context.
• Sound knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices is mandatory.
• Ability to work with non-financial managers and support them.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills to effectively interact with local project stakeholders and team members.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and adherence to financial best practices.
• Experience working in agricultural development/mechanization or rural development would be a plus.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as one document (PDF or Word) with complete contact details to: jobs@ikore.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Applications will be reviewed, and online interviews will be conducted with shortlisted candidates before finalists are invited for on-site interviews.