Finance Officer at Care International

Care International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We works in 94 countries around the world to support over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Officer

Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• The Finance Officer – position is based in the Abuja main office and is responsible for multi-tasking responsibilities including acting as the focal person for all financial issues related to the sub offices, cash and treasury management, and General Ledger .
• The position performs data entry, all banking activities for the country office as well as external funds transfers.
• He / She is to ensure that CARE Nigeria financial policies, regulations and procedures are followed in all financial transactions and the review of project and travel advances (TERs) etc. 

Key Responsibilities

• Record all accruals in the GL module of PeopleSoft.
• Ensure all adjustments are recorded in the system on time.
• Petty cash uploads are properly recorded in the system with the correct charging details.
• Month end entries are done timely.
• Act as a backup for the finance assistant when required.
• Perform all treasury management duties in the Country Office
• Record all deposits received in the country office timely.
• Initiate both local and foreign bank transfers and ensure transfers are done on time.
• Send monthly bank statements and fees to the Shared service center.
• Prepare the income information report to HQ.
• Record all donor receipts transferred to the country office.
• Review country office deposits periodically and make the necessary adjustments.
• Record all cash transfers from CARE USA to the country office.
• Respond to all bank reconciliation questions and updates from Shared Service Centre
• Manage the Country Office cash to maximize gains and minimize losses
• Centralize all monthly cash requirements and prepare all cash transfer to CUSA
• Participate in the internal control and review of the Country office books and accounts:
• Prepare monthly sub ledgers for balance sheet account and prepare appropriate correction.
• Review Travel Expense Reports (TERs) of staff and other project advances before they are posted in the system.
• Prepare monthly income tax, withholding tax and pensions contributions of staff for payment to the appropriate pensions funds.
• Reconcile for Tax and pensions accounts and for initiating the necessary adjustment.
• Prepare the provision for severance benefits and other benefits payments (including international staff payments).
• Assist Logistics Officer to reconcile the country office Inventories with the asset account
• Ensure timely preparation of month end and other reports and Act as the WARMU focal person in all finance related issues.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum of First degree in Accounting, Finance Management  or a combination of education and work experience

Required Skills and Experience:

• A Minimum of 3 - 4 years progressively responsible in Accounting, Financial Management of INGO and/or directly related areas
• Excellent Analytical skill, good written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work with minimum supervision
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook (or similar software);
• Good knowledge of Accounting practice, policies and procedures
• Strong level of autonomy to provide independent follows through on processing issues and concerns.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong team player and Integrity
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities,
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.
• Familiarity with donor rules and regulations (EU, USAID, CIDA)

Deadline
24th May, 2017.

How to Apply
All qualified candidates should submit their applications and detailed CV's electronically to: nighr.jobs@gmail.com
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