National Finance Officer (NFO) at the Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN)

Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN) is a local Non-governmental organization (NGO) in Nigeria with its head office in Kaduna. CCDRN partners with communities, philanthropists, government and donors to provide sustainable community development services in the areas of conflict resolution, peace building, economic empowerment, agriculture, health, education as well as governance. With funding from humanitarian donors for programs to engage in several interventions including but not limited to food assistance, livelihoods, cash transfers and capacity building of humanitarian response actors.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: National Finance Officer (NFO)

Location: Kaduna
Reports to: Finance Manager

Scope of Work

To manage day to day financial activities of CCDRN according to best practices and provide financial advices to management.
To provide accounting and book-keeping services to donor’s operations and projects.
To coordinate all regulatory and statutory filings.

Primary Responsibilities

Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the Organization, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions
Ensure partners or client’s accounts are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Ensure timely & accurate invoicing and proper archiving of financial records.
Manage partners various income streams – individuals, funders etc.
Manage donor’s budgets.
Ensure weekly accounts reconciliation for the benefit of the senior management team and compliance unit.
Develop a monthly management accounts for the Board.
Produce quarterly and annual financial statements.
Liaise with client’s auditors & tax consultants
Track CCDRN’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to CCDRN
Research and analyze financial reports and market trends
Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
Present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings
Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
Support development and maintain financial policies and procedures for CCDRN
Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
Perform any other duty commensurate with the position.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (minimum of Second Class) in Accounting, Banking and Finance, or related courses
Previous work experience in a similar role; superior mathematical skills
Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
Experience in financial reporting for non-profit organizations
Proficient user of Excel and QuickBooks, etc.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of data privacy standards
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
Strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills
Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
Ability to work well with senior management, colleagues and the public
Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
Ability to plan, schedule and monitor work to meet deliverables in a timely manner
High degree of trustworthiness, discretion & confidentiality
Willingness to travel to any part of the country (especially, Northeast – Nigeria)