Finance Officer Job Vacancy at North East Regional Initiative

North East Regional Initiative (NERI) - An International Development Organization, is seeking applications from suitably qualified Nigerian nationals for the position below:


Job Title: Finance Officer 
Location: Abuja
Position Summary 

• The Finance Officer will assist the Finance Director in developing and managing the project's financial systems.
• S/he will also assist the Finance Director in ensuring sufficient funds are available for effective and efficient implementation of project activities and support programs.
• Specific areas of responsibility include financial report preparation, review and submission to headquarters and cash flow management. Some travel is expected.
• S/he will work under the supervision of the Finance Director and will support him/her in all matters related to financial management, financial reporting, subcontracting.

Reporting & Supervision: 

• The Finance Officer reports to the Finance Director.

Primary Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Monitoring program and work plan budgets
• Providing assistance in supervising accounting
• Reviewing day-to-day accounting
• Coordinating development of activity budgets and management of field expenses
• Determining cost projections and submitting requests for funds on a monthly basis
• Verifying accounting files
• Assisting in monitoring procurement procedures and expenses
• Tracking and reporting on financial aspects of grants
• Occasional travel to field offices to oversee systems, conduct training, set up systems and accounts, etc.
• Developing and submitting financial reports, when needed
• Ensuring compliance with all donor and home office procedures
• Implement systems and ensure proper checks and balances to mitigate potential for fraud or improper use of funds
• Liaising with HQ, partners, financial institutions and others on financial issues

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• Minimum relevant Bachelors' degree or professional accounting/financial qualification is required.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks is required.
• Ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team is required.
• Ability and willingness to perform occasional travel to meet program goals
• Fluency in one or more of the local languages is highly desired
• Minimum three years' financial administration experience is required.
• Experience of working with international organizations / NGOs is desirable.
• Competent in computers and using financial software is required.
• Understanding of budget and cost control management is required.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents below to: nigeria_recruitment@neri-nigeria.com

• A current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities;
• A cover letter;

Note 

• Please reference the job title and location on the subject line, your cover letter and resume/CV.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline  16th February, 2017.