Finance Officer at Smiling Hearts Initiatives International

Smiling Hearts initiatives international  is a humanitarian non-governmental, non profit organization founded in Nigeria, Borno state Maiduguri and has been in operation since 2016 as Zumunchi Hearts Initiatives International before its official registration with CAC on 10th October 2018 as Smiling Hearts Initiatives International.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Borno
Duration: 6 months

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with partners’ financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare disbursement vouchers in accordance with SHI Finance manual
• Collect and examine supporting documents
• Ensure that all SHI payment is process on timely manner.
• Provide monthly update of all SHI related financial transaction.
• Maintains a secure filing system of the financial documentation.
• Continuously stay abreast with partners’ policies and procedures.
• Maintain working advance and receivable Accounts
• Record all transaction on manual/computer system as appropriate
• Assist in preparing monthly financial report
• Prepare bank reconciliation.
• Reconciling financial query arising from financial transaction.
• Other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by Line Manager

Academic Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of HND, B.Sc  Accounting from a recognized institution in Nigeria
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in NGO

Skills and Behaviours (Our Values in Practice):
Accountability:

• Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
• High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyze complex sets of relationships and situations
• Holds self and others accountable
• Knowledge of Microsoft application, Such as Excel, Word, and Power point.
• Ability to use accounting software. Such as Quick books, etc.
• Strong communication and inter personal skill.

Integrity:

• Honesty, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Desirable Criteria:

• Good training and facilitation skills (for financial training/support to partners).
• Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last-minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Application Closing Date
8th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online