Finance Officer at PISTIS Foundation

Role Description

• This is a full-time hybrid Finance Officer role based in Lagos.
• The Finance Officer will be responsible for financial reporting, analyzing financial statements, and maintaining financial records.
• The Finance Officer will also be responsible for communication between the organization and external stakeholders regarding financial matters.

Qualifications

• Analytical Skills, Finance, and Financial Reporting skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial software
• Experience working in the non-profit sector is a plus
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting procedures and practices
• Experience using accounting ERP solution packages; and QuickBooks.
• Budget Planning & Control
• Cash flow Management
• Bank Reconciliation
• Financial Data Analyzing & Interpretation
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Control & Audit
• Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and theories
• Proficient in Word processing and Excel spreadsheet skills.
• ICAN or ACA is an added advantage.

Attitude and Behavioral Skills

• Globally conscious and technologically savvy
• Ability to work in a systematic, organized manner with keen attention to details
• Excellent communication, team bonding, and volunteer management skills
• Positive attitude towards work with proven ability to work under pressure as well as across multiple technical areas simultaneously, supporting teams/ staff members
• Professional behavior with sound work ethics.
• Good “vendor management” orientation and interpersonal as well as negotiation skills, quantitative and analytical skills, and written/verbal communication skills