Finance and Risk Officer at Sightsavers

Job Type: 15 months fixed term contract

Job Purpose

• The Finance & Risk Officer will be a member of The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust coordinating team in NCO will report to the Finance and Risk Manager.
• He/She will be responsible to support with in-country financial oversight, maintaining consolidated programme accounts, cash flow management, payment processes arid ensuring that the risk mitigation strategy is applied throughout The Trust supported project in Nigeria.
• This resource will work closely with the Finance and Risk Manager, the Director of the Coordinating Unit and implementing partners to ensure the financial principles of the contract are complied with and that proper accounting records are maintained for reporting to The Trust.
  

Principal Accountabilities
Financial Management:

• Ensure financial control and managing risk
• Ensure conformity to the principles of the contract with specific emphasis on:
  • Financial Management & Controls
  • Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Financial Monitoring & Audits
  • Monitor and Retain financial record
  • Verify claims by partners and recommend for payment
  • Support the preparation of monthly invoice to send to DFID
• Ensure compliance to local regulations and governance requirements

Programme Management:

• Support, administer and strengthen financial management, accountability and capacities of partners in accordance with the principles of the contract.
• Develop and provide grant management support
• Ensure proper financial monitoring of partners including audit of funds provided.

Jobholder Entry Requirements
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):

• Relevant professional accounting qualification or degree in Finance/ Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years working experience ideally in an INGO environment but experience of audit arid government organisations would also be advantageous
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in financial management, programme/project management and administration

Salary

• The salary for this role will be based on local terms and conditions
• We are an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage qualified people living with a disability to apply.