Finance Associate at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Duration:  One (1) year (April 2019 to March 2020)

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Finance Associate will assist with the processing of financial transactions and have frequent contacts with staff at various levels in the state office and with bank officials to exchange information related to the functions of WEWE WASH bank account maintained by the bank.
• Ensure that financial transactions and reconciliations are processed in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial reports are timely provided according to financial guidelines.
• Maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
• Select and enter data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data.
• Prepare recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons.
• Advise and assist staff members, experts and consultants on all aspects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters, calculate and paid after authorization of due for claims and services.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and participate in budget analysis and monitoring as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Requirement and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 1-year NGO accounting and finance experience.
• Previous work experience in Imo State.
• Working knowledge of Quick-book accounting package
• Experience managing USAID funded programs
• Ability to travel and work in difficult settings, including remote rural areas of the state.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, or similar software
• Well-organized, with ability to track multiple activities and deadlines
• Experience in providing administrative leadership and support to work teams
• The activity will be implemented in Imo State

Remuneration
The salary range is between N30,000 to N100,000 base salary monthly with an additional 90% fringe benefits.