Finance Officer at Cuso International

JOB SUMMARY

• Reporting to the Finance & Administration Manager, the Finance Officer is responsible for supporting day to day financial activities within the SKILLS Project.
• He/She will be responsible for accurate financial records & timely execution of financial administration processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Transactions

• Creates and maintains accurate filing of all Project financial information monthly,
• Data entry into Project accounting system for various financial transactions,
• Manage the payroll for staff and volunteers paid fortnightly, monthly and quarterly,
• Prints and distributes staff payslips as required by Finance Manager,
• Prepare and submit monthly project financial reports
• Prepare and submit monthly Tax report,
• Process project acquittals, staff reimbursements and petty cash payments, reconciles petty cash and post entries into Project Financial system,
• Process monthly rental payments for staff and volunteer accommodation,
• Weekly review of bank statements, post entries into cash book,
• Prepare the monthly balance sheet account reconciliations,
• Prepare the monthly fund request from Ottawa,
• Manage the process for issuing income invoices to Donors,
• Deliver Finance introduction sessions to volunteers during ICT
• Manage the insurance for the Country Office, including renewals, additions and claims,
• Support the Finance Manager with; the monthly review of unrestricted, preparation of Project Total Cost files, preparation for donor audits
• Maintain accounts payables and receivables to ensure complete and accurate records of moneys
• Issue cheques for all accounts due and entered in the system
• Other tasks as required from time to time.

Other responsibilities:

• Carry out any other duties as required by the Finance & Administration Manager, from time to time.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Financial Administration:

• Relevant accounting qualification at the level of a university degree and at least three (3) year relevant working experience in an office environment assisting with financial duties
• Knowledge & understanding of Nigerian taxation processes
• Experience of working with financial/accounting software & spreadsheets such as Excel, SAGE & Quickbook.
• Member of ICAN (this will be considered as an asset)
• Proven ability to create accurate & clear financial reports
• Strong attention to detail, including the ability to identify, resolve & correct errors
• Proven record of providing good customer service to internal & external clients
• Ability to manage time & tight deadlines & working effectively under pressure
• Ability to maintain integrity & confidentiality of financial data