Finance Manager at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE)

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) is a not – for – profit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that was founded in 2004 by Josephine Ogazi and Joseph Egwuonwu.WEWE started out as a Community Based Organisation (CBO) with the aim of providing scholarships and economic empowerment to orphans and widows in Okigwe, Imo State and has since expanded its aims and objectives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Abuja

Position Summary

• The Finance Manager will be responsible for the coordination of the financial and administrative aspects of the project in Abuja and state offices by ensuring team’s compliance with WEWE and donor financial compliance and ensuring timely disbursement and retirement of funds.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain an integrated financial system with up- to-date data from central and state office for consolidation of information and reporting.
• Conduct financial analysis and prepare detailed financial reports and statements.
• Review and ensure implementation of appropriate systems and controls that provide, complete documentation and accurate reporting.
• Incumbent will assist the Director of Finance to manage the aspects of programs which includes budget preparation, finalization, control and report.
• Writing and submitting timely financial reports including but not; limited to liquidation reports, Accruals forms and Standard Forms.
• Assist in coordinating annual audits and support WEWE statutory audits.
• Manage all aspects of accounting for the central and state offices, including the direct supervision of finance personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance or its recognized equivalent. CPA. ACA, equivalent will be an advantage
• At least 9-10 years post NYSC experience and 5 years professional qualification experience in financial operations and accounting, preferably with at least two years of NGO experience in a similar position in a USAID funded project.
• Working knowledge of USG rules and regulation including 2 CFR 200.
• High level of attention to details in all aspects of work responsibilities and independent and discretion in completing assignments
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Excellent experience with financial systems and software.
  

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• The successful candidate will be based in Abuja.
• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees. Candidates must provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers of referees.
• WEWE’s recruitment process for this position will be on a rolling basis, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Applications will be reviewed in batches on a first come first served basis. WEWE reserve the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected.