Finance Officer at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

The Finance officer will be based in Edo state and will report to the Senior Finance Officer. Ensure daily documentation of project financial processes and compilation of retirement documents. Project involves working at state, LGA and Community level.

The task and responsibilities for this position includes but are not limited to;

• The role of the Finance Officer is to assist the Project team in providing complete financial services of ARFH program office in line with operating contractual obligations and donor requirement. S/He will administer and maintain comprehensive reporting and budgeting systems.
• Provide team and ARFH program office with timely financial information to enable all levels to make timely operational decisions.
• This also includes documenting financial transactions and payment vouchers for activities carried out. 
• Compile retirement documents and submit to program office timely.
• Monitor the day to day financial and project banking transactions including cash deposit and withdrawals.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all accounting files, track and follow -up on advances and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Maintain adequate filing storage of such documents.
• Provide support to staff as regards finance issues and assisting internal auditors with queries.
• Check all expense supporting documentation to ensure compliance with organisation policies and related law, prior to obtaining approvals and payment processing
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualification:
The successful candidate should have:

• Degree or Higher Degree in Accountancy or related discipline.
• Experience in administrative support, posting financial data to ledgers, preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers, reviewing and maintaining account balances.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years post NYSC, previous experience working with NGOs and International Donor-Funded program will also be added advantage.
• Strong Numeracy Skills.
• Excellent Reporting Skills.
• Strong Budgeting and Financial Analysis Skill.
• Attention to details and ability to meet deadlines.

Time Frame   : The duration of this consultancy is 60 days and engagement is immediately.