Finance Officer (Analyst) at Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN)

Scope of Work

• The Finance Analyst will analyze financial data and create financial modeling for decision-making.
• They will prepare financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking.
• To provide accounting and book-keeping services to donors' operations and projects.
• Coordinate all regulatory and statutory filings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking.
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support.
• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews.
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization.
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including creating standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
• Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps.
• Ensure partner'saccounts are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Ensure timely & accurate invoicing and proper archiving of financial records.
• Ensure weekly accounts reconciliation for the benefit of the SMT.
• Produce quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Liaise with clients, auditors & tax consultants.
• Track CCCCDRN'sinancial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement.
• Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to CCDRN.
• Research and analyze financial reports and market trends.
• Provide insight and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision-making.
• Present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software for financial purposes.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for CCDRN.
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
• Perform any other duty commensurate with the position.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree (minimum of Second Class) in Accounting, Banking, and Finance or related courses
• Previous work experience in a similar role; superior mathematical skills
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Experience in financial reporting for non-profit organizations
• Proficient user of Excel and QuickBooks, etc.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of data privacy standards
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are used.
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and management skills
• Good problem-solving and independent thinking skills.
• Ability to work well with senior management, colleagues, and the public.
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building, and coordination.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and monitor work to meet deliverables on time.
• A high degree of trustworthiness, discretion & confidentiality
• Willingness to travel to any part of the country (Especially Northeast - Nigeria).