FINANCE AND ADMIN OFFICER VACANCY

Finance and Administrative Officer vacancy

·                  Job Specialization: Finance and Administrative Officer

·                  Job Industry: NGO

·                  Job Type: fulltime

·                  Desired Courses: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration,

·                  Application Deadline:6^th July, 2013

Job Details

Synergycare  Development Initiative is a Non –Governmental Organization. Synergycare Development    initiative is community based, Environmental, Education and health development oriented. Synergycare development initiative is dedicated to improving lives and creating Impact.            

Job Title: Finance and Administrative Officer

Location: Agudama, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

Supervisor: Finance/Administrative Manager

Basic Functions:                                         

This position will report to the Finance/Administrative Manager and will be responsible for accounting and finance and overall administration for the state office and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of Nigeria’s programs/projects with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide main support with problem resolution on cash accounts, bank resolutions, finance systems, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs at the state level.
• Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the office, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of subprojects account activities.
• Oversee contractual issues for the office. .
• Provide support to and coordinate the With relevant parties from programs, finance and contracts and grants, develop subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
• Serve as point of contact for logistical and administrative needs in the office.
• Coordinate all administrative and secretarial support services for the field office (as relevant).
• Keep proper office records/filings as appropriate. 
• Record minutes of staff meetings and circulates same amongst the field staff.
• Provide logistic support for workshops and trainings.
• Coordinate all records/storage of supplies for the office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of local and donor contractual requirements and regulations
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control theory and practices.
• Budget development skills with multi funding sources and general ledger skills.
• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff.
• Report on variances and status on regular basis.
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
• Demonstrated analytical skills in the interpretation of budgetary, financial and related management information.
• Must have report writing skills and be able to communicate with impact.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle pressure situations.
• Handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision; resourceful in gathering, verifying and analyzing financial data.
• Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
• Time management skills, both in planning and organizing work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial and internal control issues to staff with little or no financial background.

Qualifications and requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year  experience in office management and administration.
• Experience in managing financial records of donor-funded organizations, and familiarity with donor and local contractual procedures is an advantage.

Method of Application:

Send CVs and cover letter to admin@sdi.org.ng  On or before 6^th July,2013.