State Finance Officer at Tractrac MSL

Tractrac MSL is an agricultural mechanization service intervention aimed at enhancing access of smallholder farmers to affordable and sustainable mechanization services in five states in Nasarawa State.

The project aims to create work opportunities for mechanization service providers, tractor operators, and a host of others in the mechanization ecosystem. The project’s primary target is young men and women in peri-urban and rural communities, providing bundled mechanization services. Ultimately, the project will focus 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

Location: Nasarawa

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The role is responsible for the day to day spends documentation, 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 on a daily basis.
• 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 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 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 provide them with support.
• 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 practice.
• Experience working in agricultural development/mechanization or rural development would be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2024.