Finance Officer at Center for Policy Research and Development Solutions (CPRDS)

Job Summary: Provide operational and programmatic support on strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget/financial management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.

Specific Tasks

•     Design financial management procedures and tools.
•     Specific project accounting.
•     Carry out financial reporting to donors and clients.
•     Prepare and manage project accounts
•     Updating financial records and ensuring compliance with internal control procedures.
•     Identify funding opportunities and coordinate fundraising activities.
•     Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist in preparing relevant reports.
•     Carry out other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification and Competencies

•     Bachelors/HND in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration.
•     Knowledge and experience in managing project finances.
•     2 – 5 years hands on experience on a similar job.
•     Knowledge and application of quickbook and relevant accounting software.
•     Experience working with NGOs, CBOs, CSOs, IDPs, private sector and government outfits.
•     Ability to think strategically, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work independently as well as being a part of a team.
•     Proven Information Technology skills including word processing, database application (excel), presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
•     Audit experience.
•     Well developed written and oral communication skills.