ORGANISATION AL OVERVIEW
Restoration of Hope Initiative (ROHI) is a National Non-Governmental Organization based in Yola with a field office in Maiduguri Borno State.
POSITION OVERVIEW ROHI is looking for dedicated staff to serve in Its Finance Department. A Person with a clear understanding of finance and procurement ethics, as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with ROHI and donor policies and procedures. One with a high level of personal integrity, honesty and transparency in all cash handling that would effectively work as a team to support all financial-related activities. To produce quick and accurate documentation to support program activities.
JOB TITLE Finance Intern
DEPARTMENT Finance
LOCATION Maiduguri, Borno State
DURATION 3 Months
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reports To: Finance Officer
Works Directly With: Finance, Operations and Programs Staff Supervisory Responsibility: None.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Understand ROHI’s policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain the bank file, ensuring that all bank information is properly filed and updated
• Prepare and Maintain filling records of all program activities and other related financial documents.
• Prepare Bank Cheques upon receiving payment schedule and disburse it to staffs
• Manage the archiving of all financial documents and follow up with staff for any missing documents.
• Ensure the petty cash count performed on time (weekly and monthly).
• Oversee the maintenance of all accounting records, ensuring that records are complete, accurate and safeguarded.
• Identify and follow up on any outstanding obligations and Keeps record of all cash, bank and advance updated
• Maintain the petty cash box and carryout weekly and monthly cash counts as directed by the supervisors.
• Print off all payment voucher and match with the document to be filled.
• Make sure that all supporting documentation is prepared.
• Make sure all required documentations are attached, calculations are correct, appropriate approvals and reviews are made.
• Keeps record of all finance documents and reports are properly filled, labeled and store in a clear and easily accessible manner.
• Assist the Finance department to enhance the efficient of existing control systems and any other duties assign.
• Manage petty cash and petty cash request daily.
• Conduct weekly cash counts for the office and submits the cash count sheets.
• Check that cash vouchers are properly filled (Accounting code, designation, budget lines)
• Ensure the monthly statutory deductions are remitted to the relevant institution in Maiduguri with proper record keeping and follow up where necessary.
• Review eligibility of all related expenses shown on invoices from vendors and service providers.
• Liaise with Finance Officer and Finance Manager regarding invoices validation, payments.
• Confirm that finance supporting documents for all expense reports comply with ROHI policy
• Liaise with Finance Officer and Finance Manager regarding invoices validation, payments.
• Ensure payment documents are scanned by the end of each month.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the line manager
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelors Degree/HND in Accounting/Accountancy,
Administration, Finance or relevant field
Experience: At least one (1) year of cognate work experience.
Soft Skills:
• Ability to work independently while under pressure and during long hours.
• Excellent work habits with a willingness to work in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, including proven ability in administration, financial and logistics.
• Excellent communication skills, including drafting documents;
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office especially MS Excel and MS Access.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Prior experience with computerized general ledger software is an advantage
• Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Vacancy closes on or before 1st October, 2021
Interested candidates are to complete the form by clicking on this link, https://bit.ly/3zKnm1q otherwise copy the URL and paste in the URL section of your browser.
Click Here to apply
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No applications will be received at ROHI office neither through any email address.
ROHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer:
ROHI does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
Lobbying activities through calls, texts or other media are highly unacceptable, defaulters will be penalized.
