Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based International NGO partnering with others to end
poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of
the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a
brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has
been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country Programme
focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance and Gender.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated
person for the position of
Finance Officer for a 3 month maternity Cover.
Job Title: Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)
About the role
Based in Abuja, the role is part of the wider Nigeria country team.
He/she is responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate cash and bank
books are maintained, monthly accounts and returns are produced in a
timely manner, reports are extracted from the financial and
administration systems to review the status of the budget and the
adherence to financial policies as well as working with partner
organization’s to assist them in programme financial management. He/she
manages aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, auditing and
compliance related issues, in line with Christian Aid and institutional
donors procedures and policies and improve the capacity of Christian
Aid programme staff to understand both Christian Aid’s and institutional
donors’ financial policies and procedures.
About you
You are a motivated, confident self-starter with a strong background in
knowledge of financial standards required by donors, local financial
standards and legal framework. Experience in working with financial
accounting procedures and reviewing financial reports, creating and
monitoring budgets and working with compliance regulations with
considerable experience in delivering financial training using different
methodologies and excel spread sheet and word processing packages and
other account reporting tools.
How to Apply
Competency Question
Question 1: Give an example of a time you addressed a difficult issue when they arose being honest and open
Question 2: Give an example of a time where you made
timely and considered recommendations and decisions based on analysis of
valuable data, information and evidence.
Question 3: Give an example of a time where you
estimated the resources needed to achieve your own work, plans or
objective and to deliver this in the most cost and effective way.
Further information
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our
workforce.
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community,
irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual
orientation, religion or belief.
Application closes 5.00pm on Friday 17 February 2016
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