State Finance and Operations Manager at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Ref Id: sfh-66683
Department: Finance & Accounts

Job Profile

• This position will be responsible for managing the financial and operational transactions at the field level (Bauchi).
• S/He will review all financial documentation to ensure adherence to organisational financial policies and terms of the grant.
• S/He will also support capacity building of the KP Led CBOs on financial management.

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.
• Ensure proper reviews of the vendor payment request and timely payment of vendors.
• Serve as the secretariat for the procurement process at the project field office.
• Ensure daily posting of Petty cash expenses and monthly certification.
• Maintain, organise and file documents for the projects and send to HQ monthly.
• Ensure proper documentation and settlement of all advances and retirements.
• Prepare bank reconciliation monthly for the assigned banks.
• Support in preparation of timely reports for both executive management and the donor.
• Support in monitoring compliance of project team with the organisational policies and donor guidelines.
• Ensure daily posting of Petty cash expenses and monthly certification.
• Admin and other job functions that may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a first degree in Accounting or any Finance-related field of study.
• Must have a minimum of six (6) years’ progressively experience in financial management, reporting, operation, and general office management.
• Must be a registered member of a professional accounting body.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage the consortium team performance.
• Demonstrated understanding of KP community and KP relationship management will be an added advantage.

Skills and competency required:

• Excellent fundamental accounting skills.
• Ability to analyse financial matters, resolve issues promptly and accurately.
• Excellent communication and proper documentation skills.
• Risk Management.
• Relationship and Resource Management.
• Must have a continuous drive for learning and knowledge sharing.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate-level office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets and database.
• Hands-on experience using ERP (SAP) or financial management MIS will an added advantage.