Senior Officer, Finance and Operations at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Ref Code: sfh-27774
Contract Duration: 1-year renewable

Job Profile

• Reporting to the Project Head of Finance and Operations, this position will support the coordination and supervision of financial management, budget management, sub-recipient support and donor reporting for the project.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Ensure correct postings on ERP by using the proper cost assignments-GL, IO and CC.
• Ensure prompt and correct payment to field workers, consultants, vendors and project staffs.
• Monthly preparation of Facility Report/Cost Data Analysis for the states covered
• Prepare financial reports.
• Provide supervisory support to field offices and SRs.
• Provide support during the preparation of Cash Balance, QFR and PUDR.
• Review and step down quarterly budget for the project.
• Ensure proper documentation and settlement of all advances and retirements.
• Prepare bank reconciliation monthly for the assigned banks.
• Ensure daily posting of Petty cash expenses and monthly certification.
• Provide support in coordinating internal and external audit review exercises following donor financial rules and IFRS.
• Admin and other job functions that may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a first degree in Accounting or any related field of study.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years post-NYSC experience in NGO Finance & Project Management.
• Being a registered member of a professional accounting body (ACA or ACCA) will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate good understanding of Global Fund Donor’s Financial Guidelines and Rules.

Skills and competency required:

• Ability to analyse financial matters, resolve issues promptly and accurately, donor financial management experience and a good understanding of statutory NGO requirements is important to this position.
• Excellent communication and proper documentation skills.
• Must have a continuous drive for learning and knowledge sharing.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets and database, as well as visualisation tools
• Hands-on experience using ERP (SAP) or financial management MIS.