Finance Officer at CARE

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Position Type: Regular

Job Summary

• The Finance Officer – position is based in the Maiduguri office and is responsible for multi-tasking responsibilities including acting as the focal person for all financial issues related to the sub offices, cash and treasury management, and General Ledger.
• The position performs data entry, all banking activities for the sub offices office as well as external funds transfers.
• He / She is to ensure that CARE Nigeria financial policies, regulations and procedures are followed in all financial transactions and the review of project and travel advances (TERs) etc.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Record all accruals in the GL module of PeopleSoft.
• Ensure all adjustments are recorded in the system on time.
• Petty cash uploads are properly recorded in the system with the correct charging details.
• Month end entries are done timely.
• Act as a backup for the finance assistant when required.
• Perform all treasury management duties in the sub office(s)
• Record all deposits received in the sub office(s) timely.
• Initiate both local and foreign bank transfers and ensure transfers are done on time.
• Send monthly bank statements and fees to the Shared service center.
• Prepare the income information report to HQ.
• Review sub office(s) deposits periodically and make the necessary adjustments.
• Respond to all bank reconciliation questions and updates from Shared Service Centre
• Manage the sub office(s) cash to maximize gains and minimize losses
• Centralize all monthly cash requirements and prepare all cash transfer to CUSA
• Participate in the internal control and review of the sub office(s) books and accounts:
• Prepare monthly sub ledgers for balance sheet account and prepare appropriate correction.
• Review Travel Expense Reports (TERs) of staff and other project advances before they are posted in the system.
• Prepare monthly income tax, withholding tax and pensions contributions of staff for payment to the appropriate tax offices and pension fund administrators.
• Reconcile for Tax and pensions accounts and for initiating the necessary adjustment.
• Prepare the provision for severance benefits and other benefits payments (including international staff payments).
• Assist Logistics Officer to reconcile the sub office(s) Inventories with the asset account
• Ensure timely preparation of month end and other reports
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum of a First degree in Accounting, Finance Management or a combination of education and work experience

Required Skills and Experience:

• A Minimum of 3 – 4 years progressively responsible in Accounting, Financial Management of INGO and/or directly related areas
• Excellent Analytical skill, good written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work with minimum supervision
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook (or similar software);
• Good knowledge of Accounting practice, policies and procedures
• Strong level of autonomy to provide independent follows through on processing issues and concerns.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong team player and Integrity
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities,
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.
• Familiarity with donor rules and regulations (EU, USAID, CIDA)

Conditions
By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse.