Finance / Account Officer at Women, Children’s Health and Community Development (WOCHAD) Initiative

Responsibilities

• Ensure that timely and accurate information is generated and disseminated accordingly to the project team, to inform activity planning and forecasts;
• Prepare, maintain, organize and file the necessary financial reports and documents for the project
• Ensure all balance sheet items are reconciled and harmonized on monthly basis.
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly cash counts are done and properly documented by non-finance staff
• Process all payments (cheque and/or cash) to vendors, service providers, and partners in line with WOCHAD policies & donor requirements. Ensure all financial transactions in the state office are appropriately approved, authorized, and administered, in line with WOCHAD & donor policies.
• Support payment of expenses, including per diem and transport to participants during activities in the field
• In collaboration with the line manager support the training in Budget/financial management in accordance with WOCHAD financial management policies;
• Coordinate with the team to ensure timely financial and progress reporting is completed and submitted by sub-grantees, reviewed and approved on timely manner and file the reports in sub-grant management file preparation of PV and electronic timesheets
• Ensure proper documentation and settlement of all advances and retirements
• Maintain current standing with all mandated tax and registrations, including submission of payments and required reports
• process all banking activities and ensure that all bank account record is properly maintained
• ensure timely and appropriate cash flow which matches with operational needs
• Preparation of budget forecast in line with donor requirement.
• Reconciliation of bank statement with cash book.
• Ensure that all costs have adequate prior authorization and approval.
• Perform any other assign task.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting or any related field, ICAN, CFA, or ACCA certification is an advantage
• 2+ years related experience.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software e.g., SAP.Quick Book.
• Understanding of accounting and financial processes.
• Technical know-how on financial report writing
• Analytical and proven problem-solving skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking & time management skill
• Strong interpersonal & identifiable influencing skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• High level of accuracy, efficiency and accountability
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Work well as part of a team
• Must be discreet and professional
• Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently without errors.