Finance Officer at the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

Job Title: Finance Officer

Job Description

• Will assist in the management of the Project’s financial processes, reports, budgeting, and budget controls including preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements.
• Maintenance of the general ledger of the accounting software – SAGE 300, while ensuring monthly reconciliation of all ledgers and sub-ledgers
• Administering payments (preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions, etc.) and preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Monitoring grant expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of any reporting period.
• Reviewing monthly financial reports from the sub-recipients and ensuring timely disbursements to state offices and sub-recipients.
• Preparing monthly budget reports, including variance analysis and expenditure rates to identify relevant/expected implementation discrepancies.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Sc. or a Higher National Diploma in Accounting is required
• ICAN or related professional accounting qualifications will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification hands-on experience with an International Non- Governmental Organization (NGO) or grants operational environment is required.
• Applicants should be able to work with minimal supervision and under pressure.
• Good working knowledge of Sage 300 ERP, Microsoft 365 suite, etc.
• Analytical mind and fluency in written and oral communication
• Ability to relate with subordinates’ colleagues and supervisors.
• Experience working in Enugu State will be an added advantage.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 18th December, 2024. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Job Website: https://ecews.org/