Finance and Administrative Officer at Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN)

Role Overview

• The Finance Officer will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of CS-SUNN, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures, managing budgets, preparing financial reports, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• This role is critical in supporting the financial health and sustainability of CS-SUNN’s projects and operations.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management:

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with organizational policies.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor project and organizational budgets to ensure expenditures are within approved limits.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements and timelines.
• Provide financial updates and analysis to the project team and senior management.

Compliance and Audit:

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures, as well as donor regulations.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and responses to audit findings.
• Implement audit recommendations to strengthen financial controls and processes.

Accounting and Bookkeeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and receipts.

Payroll and Payments:

• Manage payroll processes, ensuring accurate calculation and timely payment of salaries and benefits.
• Process payments to vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders in accordance with organizational policies.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure proper documentation and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.

Professional Certifications:

• Professional certification in accounting or finance (e.g., ICAN, CPA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Familiarity with financial management software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP).

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the nutrition or public health sector.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting.
• Experience with donor-funded projects and familiarity with donor compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of local and international nutrition policies and best practices.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.