Finance, Compliance and Administrative Officer at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Ref Id: sfh-00843
Location: Adamawa

Job Profile

• This position will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial transactions at the field level and managing office administration functions.
• He/she shall review all financial documentation to ensure adherence to organisational financial policies and terms of the grant.
• S/He will also support capacity building of the KP Led CBOs on financial management.

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Ensure correct postings on ERP by using the proper cost assignments-GL, IO and CC.
• Ensure prompt and correct payment to field workers, consultants, vendors and project staffs
• Monthly preparation of Facility Report/Cost Data Analysis for the states covered
• Prepare financial reports
• Capacity building of the KP Led CBOs on financial management
• Maintain, organise and file documents for the projects and send to HQ monthly
• Ensure proper documentation and settlement of all advances and retirements
• Prepare bank reconciliation monthly for the assigned banks
• Ensure daily posting of Petty cash expenses and monthly certification
• Admin and other job functions that may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a first degree in Accounting or any related field of study
• Must have four (4) years post-NYSC experience in NGO Finance & Project Management.
• Being a registered member of an accounting professional body (ACA or ACCA) will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competency required:

• Ability to analyse financial matters, resolve issues promptly and accurately
• Excellent communication and proper documentation skills
• Must have a continuous drive for learning and knowledge sharing
• Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate-level office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets and database
• Hands-on experience using ERP (SAP) or financial management MIS will an added advantage.