ABOUT SORASUN FOUNDATION:
(SRF) is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) founded in 2020, none-bias, non-political, non-profit making, charitable based organization designed to render humanitarian programs in all ramification of life, as well as support and protect the most vulnerable who are victims of violence, exploitation and liberate them to live purposeful lives despite the challenges. We treat equally without any discrimination.
Job Title: Finance Officer
Section: Finance
Duration: 6 months
Duty Station: Adamawa state
Reports to: Head of Programs
Start Date: IMMEDIATELY
1. Purpose of Assignment:
The Finance officer is to provide very strong accounting and finance knowledge, analytical skills, attention to detail, knowledge of finance systems, accounting software, ability to work effectively under time pressure, very strong business partnering skills with ability to influence senior staff. The successful candidate will be a team player, proactive with the ability to offer structured guidance on a both project and strategic level, and able to ensure that the right financial priorities are set for the SORASUN within a broader project/program.
Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished.
Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned as appropriate to the purpose of this post, and delivers the results as required.
Policy Adherence
• Actively promote Child Safe Guarding standards within Sorasun Foundation and among the children we serve
• Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within Sorasun Foundation and among beneficiaries
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect humanitarian law at all times. • Adhere to the national protocols at all times
Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout
the organization and maintain a clear understanding of SORASUN and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and SORASUN policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report
QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES (indicates the level of proficiency required for the job.)
EDUCATION & OTHER SKILL: BSc Accounting, Finance or other relevant disciplines
WORK EXPERIENCE: 3 years of professional work experience in donor financial reporting. function or a technical expert capacity in financial management.
Field work experience.
Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks accounting system
Advanced knowledge in the Microsoft Suite of Products (including MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint), and Intranet/Internet is required.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station will be an asset.
Closing date:9th November 2025.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to:
[email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail
