Finance Associate at the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Associate

Location: Ebonyi
Employment Type: Full Time
Project: GC7

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, S/he will be responsible for reviewing and processing vendor invoices and assist to produce project budget monitoring reports, assist to conduct monthly reconciliation of all project bank accounts and financial transactions.
• S/He will review all transactions posted into PR financial records and make corrections where necessary before they are posted for consolidation report.
• Will assist in the management of the GF Project Financial Processes, Reports, Budgeting and
• Budget controls including preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements.
• The maintenance of general ledger of the accounting software – SAGE 300, while ensuring monthly reconciliation of all ledgers and sub-ledgers
• Administering payments (preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions etc.) and preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Monitoring Grant expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of any reporting period.
• Reviewing monthly financial reports from the sub-sub-recipients and ensure timely disbursements to state offices and sub-sub-recipients.
• Preparing monthly Grant Budget/Actual Reports with variance analysis and budget expenditure rates to identify relevant / expected implementation discrepancies.
• Coordinating and supervising the financial activities implementation & reporting to PR of the GF project.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Possession of a B.Sc in Accountancy or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy; Professional
• Accounting qualification will be considered a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification hands-on experience with an International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or Grants Operational environment is required
• Applicants should be able to work with minimal supervision and under pressure
• Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft office etc.)
• Good working knowledge of Sage 300 ERP
• Analytical mind and fluency in written and oral communication
• Ability to relate with subordinates’ colleagues and supervisors
• Innovative with a sound mind

Application Closing Date
11th June, 2024.