Finance Manager at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Position Summary

• The Finance Manager will be responsible for the coordination of the financial and administrative aspects of the project in Abuja and state offices by ensuring team’s compliance with WEWE and donor financial compliance and ensuring timely disbursement and retirement of funds.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain an integrated financial system with up- to-date data from central and state office for consolidation of information and reporting.
• Conduct financial analysis and prepare detailed financial reports and statements.
• Review and ensure implementation of appropriate systems and controls that provide, complete documentation and accurate reporting.
• Incumbent will assist the Director of Finance to manage the aspects of programs which includes budget preparation, finalization, control and report.
• Writing and submitting timely financial reports including but not; limited to liquidation reports, Accruals forms and Standard Forms.
• Assist in coordinating annual audits and support WEWE statutory audits.
• Manage all aspects of accounting for the central and state offices, including the direct supervision of finance personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance or its recognized equivalent. CPA. ACA, equivalent will be an advantage
• At least 9-10 years post NYSC experience and 5 years professional qualification experience in financial operations and accounting, preferably with at least two years of NGO experience in a similar position in a USAID funded project.
• Working knowledge of USG rules and regulation including 2 CFR 200.
• High level of attention to details in all aspects of work responsibilities and independent and discretion in completing assignments
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Excellent experience with financial systems and software.