Finance Officer at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Description

• Will assist in the management of the Project's financial processes, reports, budgeting, and budget controls including preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements.
•  Maintenance of the general ledger of the accounting software – SAGE 300, while ensuring monthly reconciliation of all ledgers and sub-ledgers
• Administering payments (preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions, etc.) and preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Monitoring grant expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of any reporting period.
• Reviewing monthly financial reports from the sub-recipients and ensuring timely disbursements to state offices and sub-recipients.
• Preparing monthly budget reports, including variance analysis and expenditure rates to identify relevant/expected implementation discrepancies.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Sc. or a Higher National Diploma in Accounting is required
• ICAN or related professional accounting qualifications will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification hands-on experience with an International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or grants operational environment is required.
• Applicants should be able to work with minimal supervision and under pressure.
• Good working knowledge of Sage 300 ERP, Microsoft 365 suite, etc
• Analytical mind and fluency in written and oral communication
• Ability to relate with subordinates’ colleagues and supervisors.
• Experience working in Enugu State will be an added advantage.