Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Job ID: 2022-4633
Location: Abuja
Supervisor: Finance Manager
Job Description
- The Finance Officer will provide support in the implementation of financial operations of the organization.
- Review, make necessary recommendations and implement policies and procedures for the general operation of the organization and its related activities.
Responsibilities
- Support the Finance Manager in preparing annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts for Jhpiego Nigeria office
- Ensure compliance with JHPIEGO’s financial management systems and internal controls in the Nigeria office
- Support in preparing periodic budget updates and burn rates to project directors
- Prepare periodic donor reports for assigned projects and awards
- Ensure all financial transactions are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that transactions are correctly entered into QBs accounting system.
- Support in preparing monthly payroll and ensure all statutory deductions are made.
- Support the finance manager in preparing and consolidating periodic financial reports and respond to all financial queries from headquarters in Baltimore.
- Lead document retention protocols in line with donors and organization policies.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
- Master’s Degree in Accounting or professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or recognized equivalent) will be an advantage
- 5 to 6 years relevant experience in finance or accounting
- Knowledge of institutional donors (United Nations, USAID/CDC etc.) regulations, procedures and requirements a plus
- An understanding of maintenance of ledger entries, books keeping skills and bank.
- Computers skills including use of spreadsheets and/or accounting packages
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GAAP
- Financial and computer skills – working knowledge of database applications, word processing and Excel, as well as experience with accounting software
- Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and high degree of accuracy
- Strong analytical skills and sound judgment
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and partners
- Good oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate findings and analyses
- Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable
- Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
- Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization
- Capability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics for accomplishing assigned duties
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision
- Previous experience with nonprofit organization will be an added advantage.
We Offer
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including:
- Medical and dental plans.
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.
- Personal accident insurance; 403(b) retirement plan.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Travel insurance.
- Education assistance plan and more.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
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