Finance Officer at Management Solution for Africa Limited (MS4A)

Management Solution For Africa Limited (MS4A) is a business development consulting firm that is currently handling payroll for a USAID-funded project.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Payroll Management and Financial Report:

• S/he will prepare monthly payroll for staff
• S/he will prepare monthly fund request
• S/he will prepare payment memos and vouchers
• S/he will maintain the book of accounts and records
• S/he will review monthly expenditure reports
• S/he will facilitate the timely payment of salaries and associated deductions
• S/he will prepare other periodic financial reports as may be requested
• S/he will prepare Tax Deductions and Remittance
• S/he will prepare and remit pension for all staff
• S/he will facilitate tax clearance for staff
• S/he will ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions
• S/he will prepare the necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns.

Budget:

• S/he will prepare proposal budgets for USAID and other international donors.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO):

• S/he will provide administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (correspondence, travel arrangements, appointments, receipts/reimbursement requests, etc.)
• S/he will serve as the primary point of contact for theExecutive Director
• S/he will maintain the calendar and schedule appointments for the Executive Director
• S/he will set up for meetings
• S/he will prepare a travel expenses report
• S/he will prepare an expense report
• S/he will review Team agreements
• S/he will manage confidential matters
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Higher National Diploma in Accounting
• Applicants must have (ICAN, ACCA, or any other professional recognized certification)
• Applicants must have a second-class upper (2.1) or first-class or upper credit or distinction.

Experience:

• 3 - 4 years experience in post-NYSC work experience in a private audit firm
• Proficient in the use of Quick book accounting software will be an added advantage
• Must be good in the use of computers and particularly the use of accounting software
• Quick at responding to emails and voice calls
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience in working with the welfare department in a faith-based Church, working with widows, orphans, and vulnerable children.
• Experience in proposal writing
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• A caring disposition and empathy with an understanding of young people
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team and be emotionally resilient
• Ability to work quickly and calmly under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and manage work
• Experience managing NGO-funded project
• Proficiency in working with ICT systems, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel will be an added advantage
• Ability to develop financial budgets and reports for donors.

Salary Range
Monthly fixed salary of N150,000 - N190,000 Monthly (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira - One Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira Only) subject to previous salary history.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in only one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional references.
• Candidates must provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers of referees.
• Due to the high volume of applications, no detailed feedback will be provided about your application.
• The Management Solution for Africa Limited (MS4A) reserves the right to hire or not hire anyone at all from this recruitment process.

Disclaimer:

• Please note that participating in this recruitment process with the Management Solution for Africa Limited (MS4A) does not constitute the issuance of a contract or agreement, nor does it commit MS4A to cover any costs associated with your participation in the recruitment process.
• The decision to recruit short-term or long-term personnel rests solely with MS4A. MS4A reserves the right to hire or not hire anyone at all from this recruitment process.
• It is subject to a merit review process, considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, value for money, availability of funds, and other relevant considerations.