Finance Officer at Center for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI)

Job Purpose / Description

• The purpose of the Finance Officer (FO) role is to work with the Finance Manager (FM) and assist in accounting, monitoring, controlling, managing, and reporting NHF funds and budgets at the country level through results-based project management and risk management. The Finance Officer will be under the direct supervision of CATAI Finance Manager (FM) in Borno.
• In her/his capacity as Finance Officer, s/he is responsible for ensuring that all NHF project expenses are implemented by the Project Agreements and accounts maintained in line with CATAI policies and procedures and comply with donor contractual obligations.
• Responsible to the Finance Manager.
• Works closely with the Project Managers
• Ensure that all CATAI’S internal controls and other financial procedures are adhered to and fully implemented
• Ensure that all CATAI’s NHF financial transactions (bank, cash, accruals) are properly recorded in CATAI's policy
• Maintain an inventory list of all office equipment and fixed assets
• Ensure compliance with CATAI finance policies, standards, procedures, and government Tax requirements
• Ensure that the requirements of the Donors are followed
• Ensure that all accounting operations (Both CATAI and Partner) are submitted, reviewed, and entered into QUICKBOOKS promptly
• Ensure the branches have the necessary equipment and tools for bookkeeping/accounting.
• Assist indisseminating finance procedures and policies including the anti-corruption and fraud policies to the branches and to the project staff.

Manage all payments made, including:

• Verification of the accuracy and appropriateness of invoices and other documents provided for payments
• Ensure that all relevant supporting documents are in place and that all CATAI policies and regulations have been followed
• Ensure payments reach the beneficiaries
• Record all bank transactions made in the accounting system provided
• Inform Project Managers and Partner Staff of specific donor regulations for procurement, distribution, and reporting
• Ensure that CATAI and Partner books and records, insofar as they relate to donor-funded projects, are kept in accordance with donor requirements
• Produce accurate and up-to-date reports using required formats
• Ensures that the cash count is made every end of every month (or as determined by the FM)
• Management of advances to staff (ensure that advances are accounted for over time and that no double advances are issued)
• Classification - Ensure that all financial documents are stamped "PAID" and classified in accordance with CATAI’s financial policies and practices.

Requirements
Job Essential:

• Degree in Finance / Accounts or equivalent experience
• ACA / MBA / CA, ICAN, ANAN or equivalent is a plus.

Job Competencies:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in accounting
• Strong technical experience in book-keeping, accounting, and financial management
• Understanding of accounting issues in the charity/NGO sector.

Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication in the English language
• Planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivation
• Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
• Team player
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Ability to Priorities Task
• Good analytical skills
• Training and mentoring skill

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity and Accountability.
• Demonstrating commitment to CATAI.
• Embracing Cultural diversity.
• Embracing change and a strong commitment to result.

Policy Statements:

• Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourage gender equality, diversity, and social inclusion, Child Safeguarding, Adolescents and Youth Initiatives, PSEA, GBV, VAC, and Fraud. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• CATAI does not charge any fee to facilitate any recruitment process.