Background Information
DevTrain is a Non-Governmental Organization implementing social development programmes to promote sustainable environmental practices and empowerment of young people in communities.
The Finance Officer will assist in management of Accounts payable and receivable functions such as preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions, journal vouchers, bank reconciliation statements, and entering financial records in the organization’s accounting software.
Job Title: Finance Officer
Grade: Middle level
Department: Finance Department
Status: Full-time
Location: Makurdi LGA, Benue State
Reporting to: Finance Manager, DevTrain CEDI
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your responsibilities are not but limited to the following;
- Report to and work closely with the Finance Manager of DevTrain
- Co-ordinated the day to day administrative and financial operations of the office, including procurement management
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements of the company and budget preparation and monitoring.
- Maintained banking transactions of the organization and ensure good relationship with the bank and take advantage of benefits.
- Put together and manage the DevTrain’s budget, drive growth and manage costs, ensuring transparency, accountability and efficiency in the use of the initiative’s resources
- Maintain cash Books, prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements, monthly budget reports showing actual, forecasts and variances
- Took particular responsibility of keeping records, postings into the accounting platform and finalization of Accounts
- Ensured the proper filing and safe keeping of all supporting documents for review by both external and internal auditors.
- Ensured the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly report of Accounts
- Submit to PO timely informative reports, summarizing progress made in implementation of activities, lessons learnt, and recommendations for improvement including ad hoc reports and human-interest stories that may be needed towards outputs and objectives of the DevTrain CEDI
- Submit situational and any other non-routine reports when necessary or when asked to
- Support the identification of potential new and better-fit approaches that can be developed
Experiences:
- She/he must have up to 1-2 years’ experience in Project Cycle Management and managing organizational resources with excellent analytical professional report writing capacity.
- Proven track record of financial management, capacity building/training for stakeholders including at community level and for local institutions
- Solid knowledge and understanding NGO or Grants operational environment is required.
Skills
- A team player, analytical thinker, innovator and strategic thinker
- Excellent planning, co-ordination, and prioritization skills
- Strong facilitation, diplomatic, and interpersonal skills
- Good command of writing in English
- Excellent communication and team-working skills with the ability to build good relations, both internally and externally
- Good computer knowledge with command of MS Office packages
- Ability to facilitate training to community-based organizations
- Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse and performance related environment
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Desirable
- Gender and intercultural sensitivity
- Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
- Positive outlook and stand-alone disposition
- Adaptable and responsive disposition relative to the demands and development of the project
Academic Qualifications:
- Possession of a B.Sc. or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy or any of the Social Sciences.
- Committed to DevTrain’s Vision, Mission and Values
- Knowledge and understanding of working with Community-Based Organizations
- Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft office, Excel etc.)
- Good working knowledge of the QuickBooks software.
Method of Application
Applicants with experiences and skills that fits this role, please send one-page cover letter and CV as one document – name the file as your name-position eg: “Ter – Finance Officer – DevTrain Makurdi’’ via: https://forms.gle/Vpaq7XoXDq6jrqdt6
Note
Indicate the Job title and location as subject of the mail.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
DevTrain CEDI is an equal opportunities organization, women and other marginalized groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidate must reside in Makurdi, Benue State
Deadline for Application: 7th January, 2023.
DevTrain CEDI | No. 11, Kashim Ibrahim Road, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria | General Email: [email protected]
