Finance and Admin Consultant at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job role: 

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for the assigned banks.
• Ensure correct postings on SAP by using the proper cost assignments.
• Ensure prompt and correct payment to field workers, consultants, vendors and project staff.
• Provide support in preparing financial reports.
• Maintain, organize and file documents for the project.
• Manage daily office operations; support procurement activities and assets management.
• Review field positing for accuracy and stepping down funds for field activities.
• Provide support during periodic financial reviews.
• Admin and other job functions that may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a first degree in accounting or any finance-related field of study.
• 1 year experience in financial and administrative duties of a donor (USAID) funded project.
• Minimum of 3 years post NYSC experience
• Professional membership in an accounting body will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain strong internal control and high ethical standards.
• Demonstrate understanding of accounting from an NGO Sector.

Skills and competencies required

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles
• Good Office Management skills
• Result Oriented
• Creativity and Innovation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong Ethics and Integrity
• Attention to details
• Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to analyze financial matters, resolve issues promptly and accurately
• Excellent communication and proper documentation skills
• Must have a continuous drive for learning and knowledge sharing
• Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate-level office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets, and database
• Hands-on experience using ERP (SAP) or financial management MIS will be an added advantage.