Senior Officer, Finance and Operations at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Senior Officer, Finance and Operations

Location: Abuja
Contract Duration: 1-year renewable

Job Profile

• Reporting to the Project Head of Finance and Operations, this position will support the coordination and supervision of financial management, budget management, sub-recipient support and donor reporting for the project.

Job-Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Ensure correct postings on ERP by using the proper cost assignments-GL, IO and CC.
• Ensure prompt and correct payment to field workers, consultants, vendors and project staffs.
• Monthly preparation of Facility Report/Cost Data Analysis for the states covered
• Prepare financial reports.
• Provide supervisory support to field offices and SRs.
• Provide support during the preparation of Cash Balance, QFR and PUDR.
• Review and step down quarterly budget for the project.
• Ensure proper documentation and settlement of all advances and retirements.
• Prepare bank reconciliation monthly for the assigned banks.
• Ensure daily posting of Petty cash expenses and monthly certification.
• Provide support in coordinating internal and external audit review exercises following donor financial rules and IFRS.
• Admin and other job functions that may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a first Degree in Accounting or any related field of study.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years post-NYSC experience in NGO Finance & Project Management.
• Being a registered member of a professional accounting body (ACA or ACCA) will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate good understanding of Global Fund Donor’s Financial Guidelines and Rules.

Skills and Competency required:

• Ability to analyse financial matters, resolve issues promptly and accurately, donor financial management experience and a good understanding of statutory NGO requirements is important to this position.
• Excellent communication and proper documentation skills.
• Must have a continuous drive for learning and knowledge sharing.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets and database, as well as visualisation tools
• Hands-on experience using ERP (SAP) or financial management MIS.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2020.