Finance Officer at Center for Community and Health Development International (CHAD INT'L)

Qualification:  BA/BSc/HND

Experience: 4 years
Location: Borno state

Responsibilities & Tasks:

•  Prepare and maintain all books of accounts in digital and hard copy, and in accordance with the Financial management principles and project standards
• In joint consultation with the project team on planned activities, prepare weekly, monthly or quarterly budget projection for review and approval by the management oversight.
•  Train the Project field team on financial processes and required documentations for management of project funded activities.
• Hold weekly review meetings with the project team on planned activities to ensure they are not derailed from the budget guidelines
• Responsible for supporting the project team in processing Financial requests for the budgeted project activities under the direct supervision of the management oversight team
• Prepare ahead of the submission deadlines; weekly, monthly and end of project financial retirements in accordance to the CHAD INT’L guidelines for review by the management oversight for onward action.
•  Work in close consultation with donor`s Finance staff for proper guidance on adhering to their Financing principles/ guidelines and reporting procedures.
•  Be accountable, transparent and observe integrity in all financial transactions and implement guidelines in accordance with the CHAD INT’L project.
• Accountable to the management oversight
•    Perform any other duties assign or asked of you that are in line with the CHAD INT’L project

 Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications

•   A degree in Accountancy or Banking and finance from reputable university only
•  Knowledge of accounting software (QuickBook or SAP)
•   Knowledge of Microsoft excel and presentation

Professional experience

•   4-7 years professional experience as Finance Officer
• Experience in working with NGO will be an added advantage
• Spoken and written language skills in English is required.
•   Proven experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams is required.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Excellent planning and organizing skills
•    Ability to contribute to complex technical assistance programmes/projects
•   Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate cultural and ethnic diversity
• Excellent diplomacy and persuasion skills