Finance Manager at Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE)

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial management and accounting skills in a humanitarian or development context.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks for financial recording, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Excellent knowledge of donor compliance and reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and financial forecasting skills.
• High level of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in complex humanitarian environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all financial operations in compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and humanitarian standards.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets, ensuring effective cost control and value for money.
• Ensure accurate financial recording, reporting, and reconciliation using QuickBooks or other approved accounting software.
• Produce timely and accurate financial reports for management, donors, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations (e.g., UN agencies, INGOs) and national financial laws.
• Manage cash flow, bank accounts, and payment processes, including payroll, vendor payments, and statutory deductions.
• Support audits (internal and external) and ensure timely resolution of audit queries.
• Strengthen internal control systems and financial risk management processes.
• Provide financial guidance to program teams to support effective project implementation.
• Supervise and build the capacity of finance and support staff.

Qualifications and Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN or ANAN is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably in a humanitarian or NGO setting.
• Proven experience in managing donor-funded projects.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations, new tax law and other statutory requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial management tools.

IMPORTANT NOTE

• Applicants are encouraged to apply both via the application link and by email. Applications submitted only through the email address, without completing the application link, may not be considered.
• CENSCOPE operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourages inclusion and diversity, 
• CENSCOPE has zero tolerance for Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the organization reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply
• CENSCOPE does not charge any fee to facilitate any recruitment process.