Finance Officer at Unified Culture Promotion Foundation

Job Purpose:

To ensure that UNICPF operates within a healthy financial environment and meets all of its obligations and accountabilities on time. The position holder supports establishing, operating, and maintaining good financial systems and controls. He/she is responsible for the day-to-day management of financial transactions and procedures in line with organizational and Donor policies and principles.

Duties /Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for entering financial information and maintaining all financial records on the accounting software - Quick Book. 
• Prepare payment, journal, and receipt vouchers in line with UNICPF Policies 
• Provide financial inputs for proposal development, project management, Human Resource Management policies, logistics, travel and other areas of administration. 
• Receive receipts and invoices from staff on external regular purposes and services for retirements 
• Keep records of all transaction documents both electronically and manually scanned and properly stored on Cloud with UNICPF policies. 
• Involve in performing procurement processes – Selection of vendors/suppliers 
• Provide field logistics information for documentation of purchase for the project financial expenditures, support the preparation of the projects audit reports. 
• To work as part of a team; providing support where necessary in the area of finance. 
• Manage travels for staff in the field and for training 
• Support in preparation and availability of statutory financial Statements, Annual Income Tax returns, PAYE returns and WHT.
• Ensure all travel and purchases advances are liquidated on time. 
• Manage petty cash. 
• Support program staff in making payments to participants during activities implementation. 
• Perform any other accounting duty that may arise from time to time. 
• Ensure that all banking transactions are done on time with very minimum risk and in line with organizational and donor policies. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance, Accounting or another related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in Financial Management, preferably in an NGO.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Accounting software and Financial Reporting tools
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
• INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
• RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
• PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.
• UNICPF PSEA/GBV, AND CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICIES:  The successful candidate shall comply and promote the PSEA/GBV, and Child safeguarding Policies at all course and all levels.
• UNICPF HAS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ABUSE AND HARASSMENT (SEAH)

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

UNICPF is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities in Northeast Nigeria. Your expertise and dedication can help ensure the safety and protection of those in need.