You are welcome to Jireh Doo Foundation`s (JDF) official portal, an accountability mechanism and means of sharing pertinent information with our partners, beneficiaries and key stakeholders.It is with a deep sense of responsibility and accountability to all our partners both international and local that the organization has packaged this website to keep partners and the society at large abreast of the programmes, projects, activities, achievements, success stories recorded over the years, as well as the challenges of the organization. This website highlights Jireh Doo Foundation`s achievements in all its thematic areas, but not limited to the programmes of the Child Development(CD), HIV/AIDS and other Health issues, Single Parents, Governance and Policy thematic areas. Jireh Doo Foundation has worked with great commitment and passion towards its goal of improving the living standards of the underprivileged in society such as Vulnerable Children, vulnerable youths, single parents, people living with HIV&AIDS, people affected by AIDS, marginalized women and the active poor in communities cut across Benue and Nasarawa State. As you read through the several articles, it promises to be enlightening, educative, informative and stimulating, as one can see the far reaching impact the programmes and projects of this organization has had on the lives and livelihood of the general population and the target groups mentioned above. No doubt you will be spurred to action and towards making your efforts and contributing your quota to lessening the hardship faced by these target groups.
- Experience 2 years
- Location Sokoto
Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a National Non-government organization with over 19 years’ existence and actively intervening in the humanitarian response in the North East and other parts of the country since 2003. JDF works in the following thematic areas
- Improved response to the humanitarian needs of the vulnerable persons.
- Improved gender equality and livelihood support for persons at the community level of young persons, men and women
- Promotion of prevention and treatment in HIV and other health disease burden (Malaria, TB and Diarrhea)
- Promotion of protection programs for children and youth in Communities that encourages child development and Adolescent empowerment
- Promoting good governance and policies
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability learning and sharing of information on protection, livelihood support accessible through knowledge and information management
Jireh Doo Foundation is seeking candidates with a bachelor’s degree/HND in Accounting/Finance and a minimum of two years of experience working on a finance role to support the implementation of its activities in its field office in Sokoto.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Finance
- Ensure that all petty cash financial transactions are carried out and recorded in accordance with standard financial procedures.
- Maintain cashbooks and accounts records.
- Make payments, including preparing payment vouchers.
- Receive cash, including preparing receipt vouchers.
- Prepare month end cashbook.
- Monitor cash flow and request top-ups from the Finance Manager.
- Ensure that all financial records are properly kept.
- Prepare an analysis of the cashbooks and the management report.
- Monitor actual expenditure versus budgets.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.
Administrative
- Maintain all administration files.
- Receive, distribute, circulate and file all documents.
- Ensure that all communications are properly referenced and recorded.
- Make arrangements for meetings and workshops.
- Maintain and manage a suitable stock of office stationery.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the management of the organization
Qualification and experience
- A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and Finance
- Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in financial management.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Advanced computer skills, including the ability to utilize QuickBooks accounting software, Microsoft Excel or any other accounting package, type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and internet.
- Ability to operate a scanner/printer machine/photocopying machine. Fluency in English and Hausa (written & spoken).
- Ability to travel within Nigeria.
- Problem solving attitude
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Method of Application
Applications should be in English and include the following:
- A motivation letter in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
- Concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
- Kindly state the position for which you are applying as subject of your application.
NOTE: Female applicants are highly advised to APPLY.
Please send your Cover letter and CV by email to [email protected] clearly indicating position name in the subject line. We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Reference checks will be made.
