The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is currently recruiting for the position
Finance Officer - Katsina, Nigeria
Job Title: Finance Officer - Katsina
Sector: Finance
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Nigeria
Job Overview/Summary
The Finance Officer is responsible for essential accounting functions
including accounts payable and receivable support, report reconciliation, fund
tracking, month-end, and adjusting journal entries. The Finance officer
reports to the Finance Manager.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Compliance
check of finance documents/transactions for payment to ensure that all
payments are approved as per the authority Matrix. Also, to make sure that
all payments are processed within 5 working days.
- Focal
person for per Diem and Consultant payments. To ensure that these payments
are processed within 5 working days.
- Prepare
All Required JVs on monthly basis for Month end closing.
- Preparation
of the allocation for all staff every month.
- Preparation
of the intercompany report every month.
- Preparation
of the 2930 NY report every month.
- Preparation
of the SPCA and all Pools allocation every month.
- To
represent Finance team in bid opening meeting.
- Deal with
HQ communications and as instructed from the supervisor.
- Follow up
on the PRTS with the concerned staff from SC and other departments on
closing grants to assure all expenses has been captured and reported.
- To update
Balance sheet reconciliation and ensure that there are no long outstanding
balances. Also, to provide justification and expected clearance date for
outstanding balances.
- To
establish good coordination with Supply Chain, HR and Program department
in Coordination with other departments establish the workflow and
deadlines for timely submission of the payment’s documents.
- Help in
audit process for submitting documents to auditors and assisting all audit
processes with Finance Manager.
- Any other
task assigned by the supervisor(s)
Key Working
Relationships
Position Reports to: Finance Manager
Indirect/Technical Reporting:
Position directly Supervises: Finance Manager
Key Internal Contacts:
- Country
Program: Nigeria
- Region/Global:
west Africa (CRRD)
Key External Contacts: stakeholder
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or HND in business, accounting or finance
preferred.
Work Experience: Relevant professional experience in finance and
accounting required; minimum of At least 3 years of progressively responsible
professional experience of Accounting and Finance
Working in INGO will be preferred.
Demonstrated Technical
Skills:
- Ability
to carry out work with a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
- Self-starter
with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to
multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
- Attention
to detail and accuracy in work product.
Demonstrated
Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
- Languages Fluent
in English and Hausa, both spoken and written.
Computer/Other Tech Requirements:
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use
the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and
problem-solving purposes.
- Working
knowledge of accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics a plus
Method
of Application
Interested and
qualified applicants should follow the link below to submit CV and application
letter.
Location:
Katsina, Nigeria
Application
Deadline: Not Specified
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