Finance Officer at Sirri Care Foundation (Sirri Care)

Reporting:

• Internal: Reports directly to the Executive Director, and supervises Finance Intern.
• External: Reports to donors, partners

Major Responsibilities

• Support the creation of organizational forecasts.
• Prepare a monthly bank reconciliation.
• Assist in developing monthly and yearly financial reports for submission to the Executive Director.
• Support the auditing of the organisation’s account by an appointed external auditor on an annual basis.
• Assist in quarterly organizational internal audits for state finance and administration operations.
• Develop, review, and process the organization’s payroll.
• Support the development of the organization and the donor’s budget.
• Provide technical support and supervision to finance officers and assistants.
• Support/develop accounting financial management tools in line with organization priorities annually.
• Assist in preparing the organization’s budget.
• Collect and collate all fund requests from the state team.
• Responsible for all bank deposits and withdrawals, including transfers.
• Maintain and issue receipts and cheques.
• Make payments to vendors and meet participants.
• Responsible for the safekeeping of financial files and records.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements.
• Ensure the prompt remittance of statutory deductions.
• Update the project fixed assets register regularly.
• Prepare payment requests and vouchers.
• Prepare statutory financial reports as fall dues.
• Supervise the proper keeping of petty cash boxes and records.
• Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• The duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within a reasonable level of skills and experience.
• Understanding of NGO principles and practices.
• Proficiency in the use of accounting software systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication in both English and Hausa languages.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Knowledge or experience in any finance program, and strong quantitative and qualitative research skills are advantages.

Experience:

●     Approximately 3 years of professional experience in procurement

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a minimum of a University Degree/HND in Accounting, Banking and Finance, or any related field of discipline.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of generic procurement procedures and practices.
• Demonstrated success as a procurement leader within the supply chain including planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Good collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who can work seamlessly across cultures, organizational units and suppliers.
• Knowledge and experience in procurement plans, strategies, market analysis techniques, procurement and contracting.
• Good analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent skills in conducting market analysis and sourcing strategies.
• Able to work effectively in a highly matrixed structure.
• Good mathematical skills.

Deadline: Not Stated

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply by sending their application CV and cover letter in One Document to the following email address: [email protected]

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