Finance Officer at Sightsavers

• Sightsavers are currently looking to recruit an experienced Finance Officer, Eye Health to join their finance team in Nigeria. This role will be responsible for maintaining all financial records and reporting for the programme work; provide assistance with maintaining organisational policies and procedures and support day to day operational activities for the Eye Health projects/programme under the leadership of the Finance and Support Services Manager.
• The post-holder in collaboration with colleagues will continually ensure quality and consistency of financial management and controls in the country office. The role supports financial planning and budgeting, financial monitoring and audits and the review of project reports, planning and analysis. The post-holder will manage all procurement needs, overseeing payroll and IT requirements for the office as required.
• The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role within international development encompassing Financial Management, Programme Management, fixed asset management and Financial Reporting and Planning.

Requirements

• Hold a relevant professional accounting qualification or degree in Finance/ Accounting/related field
• Proven experience working within an INGO environment; experience of audit and government organisations advantageous
• Strong working knowledge in financial management, programme/project management and administration
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Fluent or strong spoken and written English
• Current and ongoing right to work in Nigeria
• Ability to work with minimum supervision