Finance/Administrative Associate at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Project Summary

• The Rivers State Surge Project is being implemented by Institute of Human Virology of Nigeria (IHVN) in Rivers State. Funding for this project is from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDs Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Government Agency overseeing the project is US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Position Summary

• The Finance & Administrative Associate will assist the finance/Admin Officer to oversee financial and Administrative management of the project in the WEWE office Port Harcourt, Rivers Office and also ensure that all the policies and procedure are in accordance with WEWE and donor specifications.

Key Finance Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in timely payment and  retirement of program expenses and operations in compliance with  WEWE and donor financial policy
• Assist in budgeting and budgetary control of program activities within the state;
• Assist in coordinating financial activities and timely financial reporting and compliance of CBOs in Rivers State;
• Assist in disbursement, documentation and reporting of all petty cash transactions.
• Responsible for document storage and retrieval process
• Perform other related duties as required.

Key Admin Duties & Responsibilities

• Proper management of office supplies, equipment and facilities.
• Collaborating with Hotel management and other vendors in the reservation of accommodation and provision of all required services at meetings and trainings.
• Assist in facilitating immediate repairs of faulty equipment, furniture and appliances to avert further degeneration and ensure that they reach their expected life span or replaced if required.
• Assist in maintaining and supporting  office operations and administration in state offices
• Assist in Coordination of project drivers, security and cleaner to ensure that the standards of an enabling working environment is provided and maintained for staff to enable them discharge their duties.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting,
• 2 years post NYSC experience with minimum of one NGO accounting and finance experience.
• Prior experience in use of quick books will be an added advantage
• Perform other related duties as required.