Jobs at Society for Women Development & Empowerment of Nigeria

Society for Women Development & Empowerment of Nigeria (SWODEN) is a non-­governmental organisation which focuses on women and young people, SWODEN will design and provide innovative and quality health, educational, economic development and social protection services to 
its target groups in collaboration with other organisations to improve their quality of lives.

Job Title:  Finance Officer 

The job holder will report to the Finance Manager.
Basis Requirements: 

• To keep all accounting records on Daily basis in accordance with GAAP
• Manage petty cash in the office
• Support in the preparation of monthly financial and donor report
• Make statutory remittance to the relevant agencies
• Regular Budget tracking
• Ensure compliance with donor requirement on all transactions
• To maintain fixed asset register
• To monitor/ check accuracy of all payment vouchers
• Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation statement

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline. Relevant professional qualification is an added advantage
• A minimum of four years’ experience in finance administration, preferably in an international NGO
• Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing etc.) is essential for the job position
• Technical and Behavioral Competencies:
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to use Quickbooks Accounting software.
• Ability to multitask, with knowledge of accounting review processes
• Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Ability to work under pressure

Job Title:  Finance Assistants – 3 positions 

The job holder will report to the Finance Manager.
Basis Requirements: 

• To keep all accounting records on Daily basis
• To monitor/ check accuracy of all payment vouchers
• Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation statement
• Support in the preparation of monthly report
• Maintain Inventory in the office
• Make statutory remittance to the relevant agencies
• Manage petty cash for the office

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree/Higher Diploma in Accounting, Economics and Business Administration
• Two to five years post NYSC working experience, preferably in the NGO sector
• Excellent numeric, analytical and communication skills
• Team participation/playing qualities/experience
• High level personal integrity and honesty.
• Computer literacy, including QuickBooks Accounting soft wares, word processing, spreadsheets (MS Excel), MS Access, and Power Point presentation
• Proven sound interpersonal relations

Job Title:  Internal Auditor 

Job Description
The job holder will work closely with the Finance Manager to monitor compliance with SWODEN policies, donor requirements and general best practice
Job Tasks

• Review financial records and other reports, systems and controls maintained in all SWODEN offices
• Carry out value adding and risk-based audit in all units and sites
• Research and document emerging issues in internal audit practice
• Periodic/Special Tasks/Responsibilities:
• Maintain a working relationship with external auditors and facilitate periodic external audit exercise
• Collate and documents internal audit findings, follow up on responses from audited offices as well as on implementation of audit action plan
• Carry out physical verification of assets and reconciles with records maintained at the offices
• Assist in the preparation of annual plan and periodic risk assessment exercises

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related disciple. Relevant professional qualification is an added advantage
• A minimum of four years’ experience in audit function of a standard organization, preferably in an international NGO
• Ability to multitask, with knowledge of accounting review processes
• Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing etc.) is essential for the job position
• Technical and Behavioral Competencies:
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to use Quickbooks Accounting software.

How to Apply
Applicants should send their applications to: swoden_1@yahoo.co.uk not later than 30th July 2016 stating their skills, knowledge and experience that make them suitable and addressing the person specification highlighted for the position.

Note: Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted