REPORTS TO: General Manager
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full time
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 7-10 years
LOCATION: Lagos
A team of Nigerians leads the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund – working tirelessly to help bring a better life to
all Nigerians. Together, with dedicated stakeholders, multilateral organizations, grassroots NGOs, and local partner
organizations, we are raising funds and initiating interventions to ensure that our children, families, and
vulnerable groups across Nigeria recover from the devastating impact of
COVID-19.
DESCRIPTION
Summary
The finance manager is responsible for monitoring and controlling Company’s finances and setting budgets. In
addition, is a crucial player in producing financial reports and developing strategies based on financial research.
Helping senior executives make sound business decisions in the long and short term.
Job Requirement
➢ Develops the annual budget with inputs from departmental heads.
➢ Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and
procedures.
➢ Oversee the bookkeeping function, including maintenance of the general ledger, accountspayable,
and accounts receivable.
➢ Ensures all contracts and expenses are in line with budget and awarded atcompetitive rates.
➢ Responsible for financial reconciliations and reports.
➢ Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting system.
➢ Reviews the monthly payroll prepared to ensure that the amount to be paid corresponds to the
terms of the employee’s contract. Also, ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate
manner.
➢ Develop, maintain, analyze budgets, and prepare periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual
costs.
➢ Support auditors to ensure financial audits are completed.
➢ Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports
➢ Ensure that accurate and timely records are prepared and presented to management on request
➢ Play an active role in business development initiatives, including but not limited to prospecting for new
clients, building relationships with existing and new clients, attending industry functions to understand
industry trends, etc.
➢ Treasury management (Payables/Receivables management & Working capital Management)
➢ Knowledge and capability of handling Internal Audit
➢ Responsible for ensuring the Company is up to date with its statutory filings and payments, e.g., FIRS,
WHT, VAT, etc.
➢ Develop and continuously improve the Company’s accounting policies, procedures, manuals,
key performance indicators, etc.
➢ Support the finance team in treasury functions, financial modelling, and otheraccounting advisory
matters.
➢ Approves all vouchers, invoices and cheques, transfers, and other payments.
➢ Any other task assigned.
SKILLS
➢ Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
➢ Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
➢ Strong analytical and accounting skills.
➢ Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
➢ Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major accounting software packages for generalledger and
statutory accounting.
➢ Strong organizational and time management skills
➢ Strong negotiation skills and the ability to set priorities
➢ Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
effectively.
➢ Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
➢ Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high difficulty.
➢ Will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of their workproduct.
➢ Also, work closely with all major functional leaders of the Company.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION(S)
Education
➢ BSC or MSc in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
➢ Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations preferred, ICAN,
ACCA.
➢ Preference for 2nd class upper and above.
Other
➢ 5+ years of financial experience is a plus
➢ 1 to 2 years of NGO management experience is a plus
➢ Completion of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program (required)
To apply, send a cover letter and your CV to: [email protected]
