Finance Officer at Elim CVTC, Nigeria

The Employer is in need to hire for a definite period, a Project Finance Officer to support Elim CVTC’s projects – Community Based Inclusive Development in Benue State. The Project Finance Officer is accountable and responsible for day-to-day financial management of the project including but not limited to reviewing, disbursing cash or giving cash advances, confirming staff retirement, documenting/filing, preparing finance reports, preparing audit. He should be accountable to Elim management (Finance manager and Director) and any other duty that may be assigned by Elim Finance Manager or Directors. On no occasion shall the employee share any information concerning the project however small or big with third party or anybody without prior permission/approval from Elim Program Manager or Director.

He will therefore ensure efficient and effective monitoring, supervision and documentation of all financial transactions of the project.

He will report to Elim CVTC Finance Manager or Director (that notwithstanding, he can also relate with and seek for support of donors’ Project Focal Person(s) after obtaining permission or approval for such from Elim Finance Manager or Director).
The Finance Officer will ensure that the project team complies with Elim CVTC and donors’ Policies and Procedure and the Principle of stewardship. This person will provide oversight in funds management and accounting (processing of financial data according to donor requirements, verifying accuracy of data, implementing accounting policies and procedures, generating prompt and accurate financial reports) within the Elim CVTC project, support the project team in keeping with internal control systems and providing feedback on budget performance within the project.

The Finance Officer will be directly responsible for all financial and administrative tasks and procedures as well as the logistics functions for the project, and ensure that internal control systems are kept in line with project financial regulations and international standards. He/she will work closely with the Project Coordinators, Programme Manager and donors’ representatives to drive best practices in financial management and administration, while supporting Elim CVTC in improvement of accounting systems.