Finance & Administration Assistant at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 600 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 50 offices in over 30 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff that is committed to its mission and values. You will be joining a highly motivated staff with a good team spirit and there will be opportunities to grow in the role.

SFCG has been working in Nigeria since 2004, beginning with the production and broadcast of a TV series targeting a youth audience. In 2010, SFCG began building its engagement in Nigeria, establishing a full country office program, utilizing media, capacity- building, and civil society engagement to expand and deepen the impact of the Common Ground approach in Nigeria. SFCG Nigeria is headquartered in Abuja, with offices in Port Harcourt, Jos, and Maiduguri to support our peacebuilding work in the Niger Delta, the North East and North Central areas of the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance & Administration Assistant

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Summary of Position

• The Finance and Admin Assistant will ensure financial and administrative management in SFCG’s Maiduguri office.
• S/he will report to the Admin/Finance Manager in Jos.

Responsibilities

• The Finance and Admin Assistant’s duties will include but not be limited to:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of grant disbursements;
• Prepare timely financial reports for donors and project management;
• Assist the Finance and Administration Manager in maintaining systems to manage sub-grants and other financial relationships with partners according to donor and SFCG policies;
• Accurately and promptly process all accounting transactions, including payroll and operating expenses, procurement, travel, consultant payments, vendor payments, charge backs and other operational expenses;
• Review general ledger accounts regularly to ensure accurate postings;
• Advise the finance unit on the status of Grants payables;
• Maintain consistency in the application of accounting rules and procedures, including safeguarding of cash and checks;
• Provide technical assistance to the finance staff of partners (as needed) on keeping books of accounts and ensuring the efficient utilization of project funds through SFCG’s internal control system;
• Assist with financial tasks such as ensuring proper documentation of vouchers and receipts, financial reporting, proper coding of expense, distribution payment, tracking petty cash distribution, and bank deposits; and
• Prepare and participate in internal and external audits, as required.
• As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Minimum Qualifications
The Position Holder will possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting;
• A minimum of Three (3) years’ experience as an accountant;
• Knowledge of Nigerian laws on labour, procurement, and severance issues;
• Knowledge of US government donor rules and regulations would be a bonus;
• Computer literacy and word-processing skills essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and other accounting software;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• The ability to prioritize a complex workload, handling multiple tasks and competing demands;
• A commitment to the aims and values of SFCG; and the ability to identify and solve problems on an immediate basis

Remuneration
Commensurate with education and experience, with excellent benefits

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Please send as One (1) document a cover letter and resume with the subject heading: FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT - Maiduguri through our application system. Please be sure to include Minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please. Noncompliance will automatically disqualify your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.