Shehu Maikoli Foundation (SMF) is a registered Non-Governmental Organisation aimed at promoting sustainable livelihood through education, research, advocacy, agriculture, public health promotion empowerment, sports, community development and environmental conservation. Our mission is to promote equity and equality through education and inclusive development. We envision to raise a healthy, productive and self-reliant society.
Our Aims/Objectives:
- To promote sustainable livelihood of youth and women through entrepreneurship, skills acquisition, sustainable agriculture and community services.
- To organise and support programmes that will help in addressing educational challenges in our society.
- To provide support services to orphans and vulnerable children in our society.
- To foster public health and environmental sustainability.
- To promote peaceful coexistence and address youth restiveness in our society.
- To promote integration of modern education on Almajiri.
- Promote sports and physical health development.
Job TypeP: Full Time (Volunteer)
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 2 years
Location: Sokoto State
Job Field: Finance / Accounts / Administration
Publication Date: 16th December 2022
Deadline for Applications: 21st December 2022 (11:59pm)
Main objective and responsibility of the position:
The Finance/Accounts Manager oversees the day-to-day accounting of SMF’s, expenditures, preparation and/or verification of supporting documents, processing payments, review of sub agreements and the adherence to all regulations. Also provides appropriate financial monitoring and technical assistance on financial management systems to organization. In addition, the Finance/Accounts Manager is responsible for overseeing the issuing of advances, reimbursements and verifications of monthly expenditure of the organization.
Key Areas of Accountability:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to:
- The leadership of SMF Office
- Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity, and innovation, and frees up SMF team
- Help provides appropriate financial monitoring and technical assistance on financial management systems that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to program needs of SMF
- Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with host authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs
- Ensure the Office complies with all SMF Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
Job Responsibility and Role of Finance Officer
- Monitor the company’s finances and produce financial reports
- Finance Officer Work closely with operations to develop and implement strategies and plans to achieve the company’s long-term objectives
- Effect all approval payment by the finance officer
- Give strong attention for safety and security of the organization during cash transfer
- Strict adherence to SMF’s Finance policies.
- Record all petty cash expenses e.g fueling of generator, fuel for car, stationary.
- Track all the paid fund and file for monthly report
- Ensure effective use of funds along the main areas of SMF’s activity.
- The Manger, Finance & Administration are responsible for the management of financial and administrative systems and the reporting procedures. The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the management of the activities of SMF including oversight of the use of organization and project funds.
- Prepare the Payment Approval Form (PAF) and allocate voucher number upon verification that the invoice conforms to the purchase order
- Must ensure that details on the delivery note, goods received note, purchase order/requisition and invoice all agree before processing, otherwise the request is declined
Communicating with Impact
- Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and building confidence and trust.
- Level required: Accomplished
Requirements (Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge)
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting or any Social Sciences related discipline
Experience
At least 2 years’ experience in finance management related jobs or in the admin department
Languages
Essential English language and local language desirable
Knowledge
- Computer literacy and usage of office technologies.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) or Google Workspace (Sheet, Docs and Slide)
- Ability to work with accounting software such as Quick Books is an advantage
Competencies
- Results and Quality Orientation,
- Teamwork and Cooperation,
- Behavioral Flexibility,
- Commitment to SMF Principles, Service Orientation,
- Stress Management.
Notes:
- NO Transportation and NO per diems will be provided during the recruitment procedure
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. No face-to-face contact or phone contact will be considered.
- Any documents sent to SMF (CV, cover letter, recommendations letters) will not be returned by SMF.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please use this link: https://forms.gle/Jpiq3N6dQFcxGWBo7 to complete your application.
Usage of Google Chrome Browser is recommended. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. ONLY one online application forms should be submitted, as multiple submissions will notbe considered.
SMF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization
