Jobs at the Society for Family Health (SFH)

Req ID: sfh-04668
Job Type:  Permanent
Department: Finance & Accounts

Job Profile

• The Project Accountant will be the lead expert for project financial management as well as for administrative, human resource and logistics management.
• S/he will be responsible for overseeing project accounting and finance/budget management including cash flow management, timely donor financial reporting such cash balance report, invoicing, financial reports and other financial reports using approved templates.
• /he will be responsible for managing  review processes including external audit review exercises in compliance with donor financial and accounting rules and regulations.

Qualifications/Experience

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance,
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• Must be a registered member of an accounting professional body (ICAN/ACCA).
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in overseeing financial management for donor funded projects
• Demonstrated experience with coordinating, analysing and reporting financial performance, financial forecasting, and budget variance analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing operations, including managing people and performance.

Skills and Competencies:

• The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills; a thorough understanding of USAID and DFID financial guidelines and rules, international accounting standards and Nigerian tax and fiscal policies.
• Hands-on experience using an ERP and business management MIS with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Requires a high level of creativity and innovation and the ability to maintain operational efficiency in a fast-paced work environment.

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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.

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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.