Finance Officer at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Supervisor:   National Finance Coordinator

Country of Assignment: Nigeria

Regional Directorate:  West Africa

Place of Assignment:  Taraba

Supervisor’s Seat:   Abuja

Job Summary

Provide effective financial and accounting support to JRS and report to the National Finance Coordinator and the Project Director, manage various financial and accounting systems, processes and procedures while adhering to all financial policies as well as good accounting practices.

Assist with audit preparation, auditor reviews and implementation of recommendations as directed.

Lead budget development, account balance management, tax remittance, tax return compilation and activity budget reviews;

Job Description

•  Oversee the financial operations of the organization and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers etc.
• Responsible for entering financial information and maintaining all financial records for projects and for the organization.
• Preparing and maintaining donor agreements and staff contracts.
• Manage financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, develop financial reports, and make recommendations to the organization on budget expenditures.
• Obtain approvals from the National Finance Coordinator, Project Director and from the donors on all procurements and purchases for the projects and for the organization.
• Monitor the expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year.
• Provide orientation and training to the organization staff on cost-effective management.
• Ensure that all financial reporting is completed on time and submitted to donors.
• Provide financial inputs for proposal development, project management, Human Resource Management policies, logistics, travel and other areas of administration.
• Assist with or lead bank reconciliations, petty cash management, voucher compilation and upload and cost projections.
• Assist and/or lead budget development, account balance management, tax remittance, tax return compilation and activity budget reviews.
• Ensure proper documentation reviews of all payment requests and vouchers, proper filing and completeness of field voucher files.
• Review transactions for cost reasonableness, allowability and allocability.
• Make recommendations to improve payment request reviews, financial controls and policies, and workflow processes.
• Assist with audit preparation, auditor reviews and implementation of recommendations as directed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Have a University Degree in any of the following areas; Accounting, Business, Management, Finance or related discipline.
• Have at least a minimum of Five (5) years of progressively verifiable experience in a grants finance role preferably in a large or international NGO.
• Experience building sophisticated financial tracking and reporting systems.
• Proven work experience in multicultural and stressful environments.

Job Qualities

• Adhere to JRS values and abide by the code of conduct and other policies.
• Knowledge in Financial analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Team player and strong interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively with people from different backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good time management and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Fluent English skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of Local language would be an added advantage.