Finance and Administrative Officer Vacancy at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Finance and Administrative Officer Vacancy at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) 

Company Profile:

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, etc. We offer professionals, opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Position: Finance and Administrative Officer

Location: Kaduna

Basic Duties

• Process all approved payments in line with standard practices with appropriate supporting documents
• Provide administrative and technical support to the CBOs to ensure that all advances are retired and reports are prepared and submitted on a timely basis.
• Track the approved budget; ensure timely and appropriate cash flows, matched with the operational needs of assigned projects.
• Visit project sites for financial monitoring of programme activities.
• Preparation and timely submission of monthly/quarterly financial reports; including accurate keeping of books of account for the project.

• The position will assume direct responsibility for managing all the financial, logistics, and administrative support functions for the State Project Office
• Coordinate with the State Team Leader and the Abuja office to ensure timely and appropriate cash flows matched with the operational needs of the state office and budget forecasts.
• Preparation and timely submission of monthly financial reports; including accurate keeping of books of account for the state office.

What We Require from the candidate

• Experience in managing USAID grants and familiarity with Nigerian NGOs contractual procedures is a must.
• Relevant higher degree will enhance applicant's chances.
• Familiarity with local tradition and language is highly desirable

• Applicants must have first degree/HND in Accounting or other related social sciences.
• Also required is a minimum of 5 years working experience
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and QuickBooks, excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2014

How to Apply
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to:programs@arfh-ng.org. Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as for three professional referees (i.e. present and former employers). Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).