Finance Officer Job at Community Life Advancement Project

Community Life Advancement Project has over fifteen (15) years of experience in OVC service delivery in the country. As sub-recipient to notable USAID and CDC partners, like Pact REACH Project, Hope World Wide ACCORD Project, Management Sciences for Health ProACT and CaTSS Project, ECWES LOCATE Project, HIFASS LOPIN -3 Project, PHI-IPSAN project, APIN-iCARES Project, IHVN-ACHIEVE Project, CIHP, ActionAid, etc, we have a reasonable pool of experienced program personnel who have employed case management procedures in enrolling and providing need-based services / care and support for over 100,000 vulnerable children across several states and achieved desired outcomes per thematic area of OVC programming and generally meeting the set objectives of each project implemented. Some of the states we have implemented OVC projects include: Kogi, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi and Adamawa States.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Officer

Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage CLAP's day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Prepare and monitor CLAP Project budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Monitor and manage financial risk by identifying and addressing any irregularities.
• Support program managers in budget planning and financial management.
• Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and CLAP's financial policies.
• Process and reconcile financial transactions, including expenses and revenues.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Finance Officer or in a similar financial role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit their Resume and a Cover Letter explaining their interest and qualifications for the position to: clapinnigeria2014advert@gmail.com Please include "Finance Officer Application" in the subject line.

Note: CLAP is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to join our diverse and dedicated