Finance Officer at Sahei Gender Development Initiative (SGDI)

Job Title: Finance Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Record all financial transactions promptly and accurately in QuickBooks.
• Prepare payment vouchers with complete and authorized supporting documents.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and update cash and bank books regularly.
• Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
• Maintain proper filing and archiving of all financial records and documents.
• Support project teams in budget preparation and expenditure tracking (BVA).
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, vendors, and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Support audit exercises by providing accurate and complete documentation.
• Collect and review payment documents in a timely manner.
• Support the payment of participants and other project beneficiaries.
• Maintain custody of the office petty cash fund and process approved daily payments.
• Enter approved transactions into QuickBooks accounting system
• Conduct weekly and month-end cash counts and reconciliations.
• Verify all transactions and ensure relevant supporting documents are filed.
• Review payment requests and ensure transactions follow organizational guidelines.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial information and systems.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Experience and Technical Competencies
Demonstrated experience in:

• Preparing and reviewing financial reports
• Budget monitoring and variance analysis
• Statutory deductions and remittances (e.g., PAYE, WHT, NSITF, Pension)
• Supporting audits and donor reporting
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects (e.g., NHF, UN, USAID) and related compliance requirements.
• Practical use of accounting software (especially QuickBooks) and digital finance tools.
• Skills and Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity and discretion
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to meet strict deadlines.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 14th July, 2025.  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.

Note

• Only applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
• SGDI is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• SGDI reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
• SGDI has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.