Finance & Grant Administration Officer at Salve Consulting Limited

Are you a highly organized and experienced finance professional with a passion for social impact? Do you excel at managing donor funds and ensuring financial transparency? Our non-profit, non-partisan organization is dedicated to advancing women's representation in public leadership and governance across Africa, empowering women through advocacy, capacity-building, and financial support. We're looking for a dedicated Finance & Grant Administration  Officer to join our team in a hybrid capacity.

Job Summary

As a Finance & Grant Administration Officer, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the effective and transparent utilization of financial resources, particularly those from our valued donors and sponsors. Reporting directly to the Finance Lead, you'll help implement robust financial and accounting systems, processes, and procedures that enhance budgeting, financial reporting, financial analysis, and overall compliance for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Financial Monitoring and Reporting

1. Prepare and analyze comprehensive financial reports for donors, sponsors, and partners for all assigned grants, ensuring detailed documentation on agreed project budgets.
2. Monitor grant utilization diligently, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure strict compliance with all donor agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
3. Support financial audits of project accounts, guaranteeing proper documentation and adherence to all audit requirements.
4. Maintain and regularly update our grant database to streamline financial processes and reporting.

Budgeting, Accounting, and Financial Management

• Collaborate with the Finance Lead on both long-term and short-term budgeting and financial planning initiatives.
• Contribute to financial process reviews and develop actionable insights for improved financial reporting and analysis.
• Provide essential technical support for fundraising activities, including grant applications, in partnership with our programs teams.
• Assist the Finance Lead with tax remittance processes, tax returns, and other statutory contributions to ensure full compliance.
• Support the overall audit process and diligently implement recommendations from audit partners.
• Monitor staff advances and retirements, ensuring accurate reconciliation of all accounts and ledgers.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate documentation and filing of payment requests, requisitions, and invoices.
• Maintain robust internal controls to strengthen accounting and financial integrity across all organizational operations.

Key Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in finance, accounting, or administrative roles, with a strong preference for experience within an NGO, civic-tech, or social impact organization.
•  You must be a Certified Accountant (ACA).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• High proficiency with accounting software and digital tools, including QuickBooks, Excel, and Microsoft office suite.
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects and financial compliance processes.
• Exceptional organizational and documentation skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
•  Unwavering integrity, discretion, and professionalism in managing sensitive financial data.

Work Conditions

• This is a hybrid role, combining remote and in-office work to offer flexibility.

Compensation

• The salary for this position ranges from ₦350,000 to ₦400,000 per month