Jami Al Hakeem Foundation (J-HF) is a women-led, nonprofit, non-governmental organization, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2008. J-HF delivers humanitarian and developmental interventions across communities that covers various sectors; Education, WASH, Governance, Livelihood Empowerment, Protection, Community Security, Peace building, Food Security and Nutrition.

The interventions of J-HF target marginalized and underserved communities with special focus on youths, elderly, people with special needs, women, and girls. J-HF has experience in execution of sustainable programmes that transform communities. Jami Al Hakeem presently operates in 4 states from the Northeast region of Nigeria; Adamawa, Borno, Yobe and Gombe with the Head Office in Yola, Adamawa State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• Taking responsibility for the planning and execution of financial duties of J-HF.
• Preparing financial statements, reports and forecasts for J-HF to ensure financial stability.
• Analyze revenue and receipts from donations
• Maintain cash receipts, vendor invoices, bank statement and other records of J-HF
• Drafting budgets, income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and report required by regulatory authorities.
• Managing the risks involved in the financial activities of J-HF.
• Estimating short and long team financial objectives by setting financial performance targets.
• Compiling financial reports and supervising month-end processes.
• Managing and monitoring metrics, keeping performance index (KPI) tracking and report for the financial department.
• Evaluate the financial performance of the organization.
• Providing training to staff members regarding financial processes.

Other Key Qualities Required:

• Understanding your role and responsibilities as well as policies of the organization.
• Completing tasks assigned by the Management, or line manager.
• Keeping internal information confidential
• Willing to learn and participate in meeting and training programs.

Technical Expertise, Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies

• A Degree in Accounting and Registration with Professional Body (ANAN, ICAN) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of Four (4) years of cognate experience within the developmental or humanitarian sector.
• A willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• A high degree of professionalism and the ability to follow instructions.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
16th August, 2024.