Finance Officer

This vacancy presents a chance to join a leading organization. Position Overview: - S/he will assist with the processing of financial transactions. - S/he will assist in ensuring that financial transactions and reconciliations are processed in line with relevant policies and procedures. - S/he will assist in financial reports and ensure that they are timely provided according to financial guidelines. - S/he will assist in maintaining financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements, and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports. - S/he will assist in selecting and entering data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations, and assuring the inclusion of all relevant data. - S/he will assist in advising staff members on all aspects of travel claims and other financial matters, calculate and pay after authorization of due for claims and services. - S/he will assist in supporting program activities - S/he will assist in procurement activities such as vendor prequalification, selection processes and quotation. - S/he will perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Required Qualifications: - Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or other social science-related field - Applicants must have a second-class upper (2.1) or first-class or upper credit or distinction - Must be a full member of ICAN or equivalent - Other related professional courses will be an added advantage. Experience: Requirements: - 3 to 4 years’ experience in finance-related roles. - Proficient in the use of QuickBooks accounting software. - Ability to develop financial budgets for donors. - Should have experience in participating in statutory or audits of local NGOs - Should have experience in writing quarterly financial reports - Be proficient in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks accounting software. - Knowledge of carrying out financial transactions of EU, US CDC funding or other USG funding is an added advantage - Strong computer skills.