The Center for Community Health and Development International is a non-discriminatory, non-governmental organization with a mandate to improve the health and quality of life of Nigeria’s rural children and women. CHAD was established in 2002 by a group of women from different religious and ethnic background in Gombe state, North East Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Borno

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Prepare and maintain all books of accounts in digital and hard copy, and in accordance with the Financial management principles and project standards
• In joint consultation with the project team on planned activities, prepare weekly, monthly or quarterly budget projection for review and approval by the management oversight.
• Train the Project field team on financial processes and required documentations for management of project funded activities.
• Hold weekly review meetings with the project team on planned activities to ensure they are not derailed from the budget guidelines
• Responsible for supporting the project team in processing Financial requests for the budgeted project activities under the direct supervision of the management oversight team
• Prepare ahead of the submission deadlines; weekly, monthly and end of project financial retirements in accordance to the CHAD INT’L guidelines for review by the management oversight for onward action.
• Work in close consultation with donor`s Finance staff for proper guidance on adhering to their Financing principles/ guidelines and reporting procedures.
• Be accountable, transparent and observe integrity in all financial transactions and implement guidelines in accordance with the CHAD INT’L project.
• Accountable to the management oversight
• Perform any other duties assign or asked of you that are in line with the CHAD INT’L project

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience
Qualifications:

• A Degree in Accountancy or Banking and finance from reputable university only
• Knowledge of accounting software (QuickBook or SAP)
• Knowledge of Microsoft excel and presentation

Professional Experience:

• 4-7 years professional experience as Finance Officer
• Experience in working with NGO will be an added advantage
• Spoken and written language skills in English is required.
• Proven experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams is required.

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences:

• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability to contribute to complex technical assistance programmes/projects
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate cultural and ethnic diversity
• Excellent diplomacy and persuasion skills

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2022.