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  • Posted: Jan 9, 2020
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    Conflict and differences are inevitable. Violence is not. We partner with people around the world to ignite shared solutions to destructive conflicts. We work at all levels of society to build sustainable peace through three main avenues: Dialogue+, Media+, and Community+.
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    Finance Officer

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    Yola, Nigeria  Application Link

    Position Summary

    Search for Common Ground seeks Finance Officer to provide finance support, liaising closely with the Admin and Logistics in the offices and the finance team to ensure good recordkeeping, as well as liaising with the housekeeping staff to support the smooth running of the office.

    The position holder will be responsible for a range of bookkeeping responsibilities as well as providing support on finance and project budget management functions. Carrying out and recording relevant financial transactions as well as coordinating the financial coding of these transactions will all be part of your daily routine. You will oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of bank records and, as SFCG receives funding from a number of donors. You will also be responsible for maintaining ledgers and contributing to the regular financial reporting.

    This position is based in Jos, Plateau state with frequent field visits within and outside the State.

    Duration: December 2019 - May 2020

    Roles and Responsibilities

    •  Support the Country Finance Manager in effective financial management of the project.
    • Contribute to the analysis of financial information and preparation of internal and donor’s reports ensuring they are accurate, complete and timely.
    • Ensure proper documentation of vouchers and receipts, financial reporting, proper coding of expenses, distribution of payments, tracking petty cash distribution and bank deposits;
    • Work closely with the Admin and Logistics unit to ensure timely payments for goods and services rendered to SFCG;
    • Support Finance Manager to strengthen financial and accounting systems - identifying gaps, weaknesses and issues and recommending and implementing solutions;
    • Support Finance Manager to develop and update financial policies and guidelines;
    • Ensure compliance with SFCG and donor accounting requirements.
    • Undertake regular reconciliation and other expenditure and income, according to agreed timeframes and standards.
    • Collaborate with SFCG finance teams in order to fulfill payments and other project expenditure.
    • Ensure that all expenditure is charged to the correct budget line.
    • Liaise with the Finance coordinator to ensure smooth and proper coordination related to regular payments and purchases
    • Ensure overall financial compliance and management across the consortium
    • Follow up with consortium partners for financial tracking and spending rate
    • Conduct internal verification within the consortium to ensure costs eligibility and compliance
    • Maintain regular communication and provide support to finance teams of Search’s partner
    • Support the reporting process by ensuring all documents supporting transactions are collated, reviewed and reconciled before submission to the Finance unit for upload to the system.
    • Maintains a tracker of all subcontracts and other activities under grants.
    • Serves as primary contact for local partners and subcontractors on administrative items. Ensures inquiries and needs are promptly addressed to develop and continue positive relationships between SFCG and partner
    • Review and monitor budget performance by analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures
    • Manage transactions effectively and efficiently to ensure quality reporting.
    • Carries out tasks in support of assigned activities, such as photocopying, processing paperwork, and organizing meetings.

    As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

    Qualifications

    Education

    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance. An ICAN Certification plus Master’s Degree in Accounting would be an added advantage.

    Required Experience

    • Minimum of 3 years ́ professional experience providing finance, administrative, logistical and/or operational support
    • Experience working in an NGO or civil society is a plus
    • Experience working with little or no supervision

    Other Relevant Requirements

    • Resident in Plateau state is an added advantage
    • Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts
    • Excellent in English (oral and written)
    • Ability to plan, organize work, communicate and reports effectively (both in writing and verbally)
    • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; team player and effective communicator,
    • Strong IT skills (Email, Microsoft Office applications, Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, Presentation).
    • Good reporting capacity and experience
    • Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads, and deadlines.

    Method of Application

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