Finance Officer at Jami Al Hakeem Foundation

Jami Al Hakeem Foundation is a Women Led, Non-Profit, Non-Governmental Organization, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2008. The organization Since its inception has Extensive Experience in Coordinating Programme Interventions across Communities and Various Target Audience including Youths, Women, and Girls.

Jami Al Hakeem Foundation(J-HF) in partnership with ActionAid Nigeria, is implementing a 12-month Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) project titled” Women’s Empowerment for management of Acute Malnutrition and vital WASH Enhancement project (WEAVE)” to improve access to WASH services in Geidam and Fune Local Government areas of Yobe State, North-East Nigeria. The project will involve community engagement through training on waste management and sanitation marketing, involving women's groups and hygiene promoters. The project will further establish environmental health clubs in schools. Special events will be organized to raise awareness about positive hygiene practices, ensuring sustainable WASH and other related interventions in the target communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Maintain project financial records in accordance with donor regulations and organizational policies.
• Process all project-related financial transactions (payments and receipts).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and final financial reports.
• Assist with budget development and revisions.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure all expenditures are properly documented.
• Liaise with auditors and address any financial queries.
• Ensure adherence to internal control procedures to prevent fraud and misuse of funds.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project finance management.
• Strong understanding of donor financial regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2024.