Conflict and differences are inevitable. Violence is not. We partner with people around the world to ignite shared solutions to destructive conflicts. We work at all levels of society to build sustainable peace through three main avenues: Dialogue+, Media+, and Community+.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Rivers
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Supervise the Field Finance Officer and Assistant to ensure effective service delivery;
- Ensure proper documentation of transactions is kept in line with financial policies;
- Ensure all financial documents are stored in hard copies and backed up by scanning into our backup system
- Supervise and maintain Niger Delta Office’s cash management, optimal bank balance, and bank reconciliation
- Monitoring currency gains /losses by recording and reconciling them on a daily basis
- Monitoring of funds to ensure availability for disbursements
- Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, advances, partner accounts, accruals, payroll, and severance, and ensure that data in books match data in the system (GP) on a monthly basis
- Correspond with local banks and donors on all financial operational matters
- Ensure regulatory reports and Tax obligations are properly prepared and timely reported
- Prepare Monthly Financial Reports (MFR) for review by the SFM and upload them into the Global Finance system
- Ensure the Balance Sheet is reviewed and a schedule of outstanding balances is prepared and sent to the DFA for review
- Prepare Budget Vs Actual Project reports and ensure monthly meetings are done with the Project team
- Prepare and organize internal and external audits
- Ensure that Search and its partners have practices and policies that support easy audits
- Facilitate timely audits and responses to auditors, both local and at headquarters
- The position holder will conduct him/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Search and not jeopardize its mission and objectives;
- Any other function assigned to him/her by the Supervisor.
- Direct supervision of the Finance team in the Niger Delta Offices
- Country Director, Senior Finance Manager, Sub-Grants Manager, Consortium Coordinator and Head of Programme Implementation.
- Finance and program staff in partner organizations and donors.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or accounting is required.
- Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)
- Minimum five years of relevant work experience within an NGO, of which three years should be working with EU and/or US government funds. Experience working within an international NGO is a strong advantage.
- Experience managing a portfolio of awards from multiple donors
- Experience preparing for internal audits and implementing audit recommendations
- Demonstrated ability to build capacity and lead training for staff and partners.
- Proven ability to be an effective supervisor of staff of varying levels of responsibility
- Proven ability in setting up and implementing accountability mechanisms
- Proven ability in financial planning and developing budgets for new business
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Mastery of Excel is a must
- Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Excellent communication, coaching, and facilitation skills
- Ability to travel up to 30% within Nigeria.
