Senior Finance / Account Officer at Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF)

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Financial Management:

• Support the creation of organizational forecasts.
• Prepare a monthly bank reconciliation.
• Support in the development of monthly and yearly financial reports for submission to the Executive Director.
• Support the auditing of the organization account by an appointed external auditor on an annual basis.
• Support quarterly organizational internal audits for State Finance and Administration Operations.
• Develop and process organization payroll.

Organizational Management:

• Support the development of the organization and donor’s budget.
• Provide technical support and supervision to the finance assistants.
• Support accounting financial management tools in line with organization priorities annually.
• Support in the preparation of the organization’s budget.
• Act on behalf of the team leader, finance, and admin where and when necessary.
• Collect and Collate all Fund Requests from State Team
• Responsible for all Bank Deposits and Withdrawals Including Transfers
• Maintain and Issue Receipts and Cheques
• Make Payment to Vendors and Meeting Participants
• Responsible for the Keep of Financial Files and Records
• Prepares Bank Reconciliation Statement
• Ensure Prompt Remittance of Statutory Deductions
• Update the Project Fixed Assets Registered Regularly
• Prepare Payment Requests and Vouchers
• Prepare Statutory Financial Reports as Fall Dues
• Supervise proper Keeping of Petty Cash Boxes and Records
• Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within a reasonable level of skills and experience.
• Understanding of NGO principles and practices.
• Proficient in the use of accounting software systems
• Strong Organizational, Planning, and Prioritization Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Relationship Skill
• Excellent Skills in Oral and Written Communication in Both English And Hausa Languages
• Ability to Work in A Multi-cultural Team Environment
• Knowledge or Experience in Any Finance Program, Strong Quantitative and Qualitative
• Research Skills Are Advantages.

Required Qualification and Skills

• Applicants must have a minimum of University Degree / HND in Accounting, Banking and Finance or any related field of discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• Possessing professional qualification like ICAN is an added advantage