Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations (affiliates) committed to creating a just world without poverty. In Nigeria Oxfam works in the areas of Economic Justice/Sustainable Livelihoods, Humanitarian Programming to save lives, Advancing Gender Justice and Good Governance, adopting a right based approach.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Officer (Prosell)
Location: Taraba
Internal Job Grade: D2 national
Contract type: Fixed Term (renewable)
Reporting to: Project Manager (PROSELL)
Staff reporting directly to this post None
Key relationships/interactions: Business Support team, Partner organisation
Internal Job Grade: D2 national
Contract type: Fixed Term (renewable)
Reporting to: Project Manager (PROSELL)
Staff reporting directly to this post None
Key relationships/interactions: Business Support team, Partner organisation
Job Purpose
The Finance Officer will support the delivery of all financial management functions of the PROSELL project in Taraba according to Oxfam’s Financial Manual, including but not limited to petty cash management, time sheets recording, monthly payroll processing and the monitoring of financial activities and requirements as they relate specifically to Oxfam’s relationship with partner organisations.
S/he will check all expense supporting documentation to ensure compliance with organization’s policies and related law, prior to obtaining approvals and payment processing.
S/he will coordinate and act as focal point for issues relating to finance at the Taraba office.
The Finance Officer will support the delivery of all financial management functions of the PROSELL project in Taraba according to Oxfam’s Financial Manual, including but not limited to petty cash management, time sheets recording, monthly payroll processing and the monitoring of financial activities and requirements as they relate specifically to Oxfam’s relationship with partner organisations.
S/he will check all expense supporting documentation to ensure compliance with organization’s policies and related law, prior to obtaining approvals and payment processing.
S/he will coordinate and act as focal point for issues relating to finance at the Taraba office.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years Practical experience of all core financial management & Accounting activities, including accounts payable, bookkeeping cash management, budget development, statutory requirements and standard accounts
Ideally 3 years out of this should have been on Contract and Grant Management within an NGO setting with a proven knowledge and experience of grant accounting and sound experience with donors funding regulations, procedures and reporting. requirements
Strong numerical skills and experience using a computerised financial management information system.
Minimum of 5 years Practical experience of all core financial management & Accounting activities, including accounts payable, bookkeeping cash management, budget development, statutory requirements and standard accounts
Ideally 3 years out of this should have been on Contract and Grant Management within an NGO setting with a proven knowledge and experience of grant accounting and sound experience with donors funding regulations, procedures and reporting. requirements
Strong numerical skills and experience using a computerised financial management information system.
Skills & Abilities:
Good analytical skills and experience using a computerised information management system (Ms. Word, Excel, Accounting software etc.)
A critical focus on providing a superior service level to managers and colleagues and delivering agreed results within time and budget constraints and to expected standards
Excellent organization skills and flexible approach to planning comprehensively, managing and prioritizing effectively a high workload and multiple tasks and deadline
Ability to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
Good analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a proven proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems and suggesting improvements that continuously seek to provide a better service to Oxfam.
Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English and at least one main local language widely spoken in Northern Nigeria.
Ability to represent Oxfam in a professional and competent manner with external individuals and organisations
Commitment to gender and diversity and to addressing inequality in all aspects of this job.
Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably cooperative with members of other teams, responding quickly and accurately to queries and issues
Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work
Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.
Good analytical skills and experience using a computerised information management system (Ms. Word, Excel, Accounting software etc.)
A critical focus on providing a superior service level to managers and colleagues and delivering agreed results within time and budget constraints and to expected standards
Excellent organization skills and flexible approach to planning comprehensively, managing and prioritizing effectively a high workload and multiple tasks and deadline
Ability to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
Good analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a proven proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems and suggesting improvements that continuously seek to provide a better service to Oxfam.
Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English and at least one main local language widely spoken in Northern Nigeria.
Ability to represent Oxfam in a professional and competent manner with external individuals and organisations
Commitment to gender and diversity and to addressing inequality in all aspects of this job.
Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably cooperative with members of other teams, responding quickly and accurately to queries and issues
Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work
Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.
Desirable:
Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and relevant post qualification experience
Knowledge or experience of Oxfam's (or similar organisation’s) program work, including field experience and/or with institutional donors
Knowledge and / or experience of common Oxfam norms objects, standards and tools
Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and relevant post qualification experience
Knowledge or experience of Oxfam's (or similar organisation’s) program work, including field experience and/or with institutional donors
Knowledge and / or experience of common Oxfam norms objects, standards and tools
Application Closing Date
5pm, 26th April, 2019.
5pm, 26th April, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should please email their Application Letter and CV as one attachment to: nigeriaoxfamjobs@oxfam.org with the position title as the subject of the email.
Interested and qualified candidates should please email their Application Letter and CV as one attachment to: nigeriaoxfamjobs@oxfam.org with the position title as the subject of the email.
Note
Applications not sent in the required format will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for assessment and interview.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as due to the urgency of this position applications will be reviewed as received, as such suitable candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to closing date. Only applications sent in the required format will be considered.
Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications not sent in the required format will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for assessment and interview.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as due to the urgency of this position applications will be reviewed as received, as such suitable candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to closing date. Only applications sent in the required format will be considered.
Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply.
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