Finance Officer Job at Jami Al Hakeem Foundation

Jami Al Hakeem Foundation is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2008. The foundation since its inception has extensive experience in coordinating programme interventions across communities and various target audience including youths, women, girls, traditional leaders, etc.

The organization has vast experience in coordination, management and administration of development programmes that bring together a range of stakeholders, including state and non-state actors.

Jami Al Hakeem has also demonstrated experience in delivery of effective and sustainable programme aimed at addressing all forms of violence against women and girls including gender-based violence in Nigeria. It has also coordinated capacity building training for citizen participation in governance and ownership of policies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Officer

Job Location: Jimeta, Adamawa 
Employment Type: Contract - This is a 6 month onsite role

Job Description

• Taking responsibility for the planning and execution of financial duties and projects
• Preparing financial statements, reports and forecasts for the business to ensure financial stability.
• Drafting budgets, income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and report required by regulatory authorities.
• Managing the risks involved in the financial activities of the organization.
• Estimating short and long team financial objectives by setting financial performance targets.
• Compiling financial reports and supervising month-end processes.
• Managing and monitoring metrics, keeping performance index (KPI) tracking and report for the financial department.
• Evaluate the financial performance of the organization and measure returns on investment.
• Providing training to staff members regarding financial processes.

Other Key Qualities Required

• A degree in Accounting and registration with Professional Body (ICAN,etc)
• Minimum of two (2) years of cognate experience within the developmental or humanitarian sector.
• Understanding your role and responsibilities as well as policies of the organization.• Completing tasks assigned by the Management, or line manager.
• Keeping internal information confidential
• Willing to learn and participate in meeting and training programs.
• Technical expertise, Skills, Knowledge, and competencies:
• A willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• A high degree of professionalism and the ability to follow instructions.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Salary
N799,994.79 / Month (Including Statutory Deductions)..

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their CV in PDF to: hr@jamialhakeemfoundation.org using the Job Position as the subject of the email.
Or
Submit Applications (Cover Letter and CV in a single file) at the Head Office located at:
Human Resource Officer,
No 9, Ahmadu Bello Way,
Jimeta, Adamawa State.

Application Process

• All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
• CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
• Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 2 professional non-related referees, whereas 1 must be from the latest Employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
• Only applicants residing in Bama, Borno State will be considered
• Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Officer.
• Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
• The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail otherwise will not considered.
• J-HF considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, gender, colour, religion, age, marital status, or disability.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Due to the large numbers of expected applicants, J-HF will only inform shortlisted candidates for written test and oral interview.
• For general information about J-HF, please consult: www.jamialhakeemfoundation.org
• Women and PLWDs are strongly encouraged to apply.