Finance Officer needed at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• S/he will assist with the processing of financial transactions.
• S/he will assist in ensuring that financial transactions and reconciliations are processed in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• S/he will assist in financial reports and ensure that they are timely provided according to financial guidelines.
• S/he will assist in maintaining financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements, and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
• S/he will assist in selecting and enter data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations, and assuring the inclusion of all relevant data.
• S/he will assist in advising staff members on all aspects of travel claims and other financial matters, calculate and pay after authorization of due for claims and services.
• S/he will assist in supporting program activities
• S/he will assist in procurement activities such as vendor prequalification, selection processes and quotation.
• S/he will assist in signing and collection of program attendance sheets.
• Perform other related duties as required as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting.
• Candidates must have a second-class upper (2.1) or first-class or upper credit or distinction
• Candidates with ICAN or ACCA qualification or its equivalent is preferred for this position.
• Additional professional certifications or postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years’ experience in finance-related roles.
• Proficient in the use of QuickBooks accounting software.
• Ability to develop financial budgets for donors.
• Strong computer skills.