Finance Officer at Association of Women Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the application of proper internal control systems and accounting processes to   facilitate financial monitoring and control in line with the donor Guidelines for Financial reporting and auditing of projects
• Ensure prudent financial management and value for money
• Ensure that all supporting documents in respect of financial transactions are adequately authorized and have correct information
• Ensure timely payment to staff, vendors, and statutory deductions
• Ensure all staff complies with the retirement process and timely retirement in line with organizational policy.
• Prepare and submit timely financial reports to NEPWHAN as the SR
• Ensure overall preparation of project accounting ledgers and project accounts by best practices and standards
• Ensures proper filing of all financial documents
• Assist with audit preparation
• Carries out any other tasks required by SR and PR Management

Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies

• 4-year degree/HND in accounting, finance and/or bookkeeping
• At least 3 years of experience as a finance officer in a NGO/CBO.
• 2 years of previous work experience in Global Fund HIV/TB/Malaria or PEPFAR grant
• 3 years of work experience in a NGO/CBO implementing HIV/TB/Malaria Interventions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sound organization and planning abilities
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels of management
•  Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Budget management skills is a must