Finance Officer at Mines Advisory Group


The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) is a global humanitarian and advocacy organisation that finds, removes and destroys landmines, cluster munitions and unexploded bombs from places affected by conflict.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

 

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Overview of the Role

  • The Finance Officer is responsible for assisting the Finance Coordinator with all financial matters related to the MAG Nigeria programme.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly HQ Funds transfer request for processing after FC’s review.
  • Prepare monthly payroll and ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries and payroll remittances, as well as subsequent filling of returns are met (NHF, NSITF, PAYE, Pension). 
  • Ensure that other monthly and yearly statutory requirements are met- SCUML, WHT, VAT, Annual submissions (PIT, Annual return, ECS certificate, TCCs e.t.c.).
  • Preparation and posting of monthly cash & bank, prepayments, payroll, journal and allocation cashbooks into MAG accounting software PSF after FC’s review and FM’s authorisation.
  • Ensure the production of accurate monthly cash, bank and balance sheet reconciliation reports for review by the FC.
  • Cash/safe management. Ensure minimum balance is maintained, and that weekly and monthly cash counts are performed.
  • Prepare monthly BvA reports for ongoing projects for FC’s review. Assist in the ongoing monitoring of budgets and project spends.
  • Share finalized monthly allocation percentages with MAG staff and ensure that time sheets for all staff are completed with appropriate percentages.     
  • Assist with the preparation of budgets, reports, forecasts and other financial reports as directed.
  • Ensure that the cashbook is updated on a regular basis and shared for the FCs review on a weekly basis.
  • Ensure that accurate and complete accounting and relevant records are maintained.
  • Provide training to non-finance staff on key finance procedural areas.
  • Line manage and support the Finance Assistant.
  • Review partner financial reports and liquidate expenditures on a timely basis.
  • Timely and accurate payment processing while ensuring that all financial and procurement policies and procedures are adhered to.
  • Ensure expenditure approvals are in accordance with budget authorities. Update of Budget Authority document whenever there are changes in the authorisation and responsibilities.
  • Liaise with the bank to streamline related activities.
  • Facilitate and provide support to all donor and internal audits in co-ordination with the FC. This will include, audit preparation, collation of documentation and provide clarity when required.
  • Ensure proper filing of finance support documentation and month- end reports/documents, scan and save final versions on the server/teams.
  • Any other task as required by the Finance Department.

Qualifications

  • First Degree in Accounting or related field.
  • A recognised professional accounting qualification e.g., ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent is an added advantage.

Essential Requirements:

  • At least five (5) years of cognate professional work experience in a finance role (NGO or other international agency experience is an added advantage).
  • Experience of reporting and monitoring to tight deadlines.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a staff.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as MS Excel, Word, Power point, Teams etc
  • Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
  • Previous Auditing or related experience is an added advantage.
  • Interest in and commitment to MAG’s humanitarian mandate.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent organisation and prioritization skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to high quality delivery of tasks, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as one document to: [email protected] using "MAG_FINANCEOFFICER_YOUR NAME" as the subject of the mail.

Note

  • Please send your application in English with your CV and cover letter in the same document.
  • Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Nigeria National required.
  • Your application document should be titled in the following format:  MAG_FINANCEOFFICER_YOUR NAME, and this should also be the subject of your email
  • Note that applications which do not adhere to these instructions will not be reviewed.
  • Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered

Application Deadline  5th January, 2022.