Senior Finance Officer 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: Senior Finance Officer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to ensure success of the project in all financial aspects.
• Lead the day-to-day financial processes and activity of the project.
• Support the coordination budget preparations and compliance to ensure that project budgets are reviewed accordingly.
• Work with the Finance Manager on the periodic preparation of Financial Statements and ensure completion of project financials on a monthly basis.
• Monitoring Grant expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of any reporting period
• Assist to Conduct monthly budget / actual analysis to give feedback to State Director every month; prepare and submission of donor specific monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Support in the management of the Project Financial Processes, Reports, Budgeting and Budget controls including preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements.
• Review all transactions before posting – Review staff and vendor payments to ensure error-free transactions and respond to all audit issues related to project financials.
• Supervise the Finance Officer to carry out Administering payments (preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions etc.) and preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Coordinating and supervising the implementation of financial activities & reporting of sub-recipients of the project.
• Carry out task as maybe assigned by the Finance Manager.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Must possess a first Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Business Admin or Financial Management with a professional certification of ICAN or ACCA.
• A master’s degree in Accountancy or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy; Professional Accounting qualification will be considered a plus
• Minimum of 7 years post qualification hands-on experience with an International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or Grants Operational environment is required
• Knowledge and expertise in the field of project preparation, commercial negotiations, financial management, internal controls/systems development, accounting, auditing and reporting.
• Must be proficient in all aspects of corporate accounting and all pertinent financial standards, rules and regulations relating to good financial management.
• The ability to solve problems, exercising good judgement will be an asset.
• Good working knowledge of Sage 300 ERP
• Analytical mind and fluency in written and oral communication
• Must be of good character with proven impeccable integrity.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
• Familiarity with Donor-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria

Application Closing Date
23rd May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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