Finance Officer at Sexual Offences Awareness and Response (SOAR)

The Incorporated Trustees of Sexual Offences Awareness & Response Initiative [hereinafter referred to as “Sexual Offences Awareness and Response Initiative (SOAR)], a local non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) focused on addressing sexual violence against children, is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill in the position of Finance Officer. The successful applicant will be responsible for the financial management of donor funded projects.

This position is being recruited strictly on merit for the best candidate that can add value to our organization.

Position:         Finance Officer

Experience:    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance roles in NGO donor funded projects

Location:        Abuja, FCT

Duration:        Full time 

Expected monthly Remuneration: N160,000 – N200,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the effective, efficient and timely financial transaction posting and review for use in relevant financial analysis and reports
• Ensure proper budget tracking and monitoring for effective project management decision making.
• Prepare periodic financial reports for management and funders.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports.
• Support successful external audit of SOAR Initiative’s corporate finances yearly.
• Ensure compliance with all required statutory deductions and remittances

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Effective people management skills in coordinating Team members
• B.Sc. or HND in Finance/Accounting with second class upper/ Upper credit
• Experience in developing financial reports and budgets for management and institutional donors.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Quick book accounting software for accurate financial reporting and analysis
• Work experience in an audit firm is an added advantage

Method of Application

1. Interested and qualified applicants should upload their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and Expression of Interest letter showing possession of all required skills and full contact details.
2. CV and Expression of Interest should be uploaded in one single document to https://forms.gle/bCjbTFptVZB4ctro6
3. Interested applicants should indicate expected monthly salary on their application.
4. Application deadline: 18^th September, 2023.
5. Written onsite interview: between 11^th and 19^th September.
6. Virtual oral interview: between 20^th and 23^rd September.
7. Available to resume work on the 2^nd of October 2023.

Kindly Note:

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. SOAR Initiative reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected. While SOAR Initiative thanks all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.