Fin-Manager

Supertouch Kindness Foundation (SKF) is a woman right and disability right non – governmental organization. A beacon of hope in North-East Nigeria and beyond.; we are a movement dedicated to ‘Empowering and Uplifting the

Underprivileged.’ Our mission is etched in the very fabric of our existence – to provide humanitarian and developmental services and unwavering support to those who need it most.

Core Values: Iintegrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability to the affected population and Inclusion.

Mission Statement: To advance well-being, peace, and development, through advocacy, building of capacities, and providing humanitarian aid where it is most needed.” including the rights and well-being of people with disabilities.

Position: Finance Manager
Location: Northeast Nigeria 
Location: Borno State, Nigeria (with travel as needed)
Report to: Program and Admin Director 
Contract duration: 5 months fixed term contract with a possibility of extension

Description

Key responsibilities of this position will include management and oversight financial; financial reporting for donors; budget development and management; financial accounting and record keeping; and ensuring a high level of compliance, as well as transparency throughout all functions.

The Finance Manager will be the first point of contact for the headquarters staff in all daily finance- related questions and will effectively support all departments in their day-to-day operations.

We look forward to adding a detail oriented and thorough member to our team, who has the ability to take leadership on financial issues while maintaining a collaborative and communicative approach.

Responsibilities-Accounting

Work to amend and develop financial and accounting policies in line with donor compliance requirements.

• Work to amend and develop the financial guide of SKF to serve the quality of work.
• Ensure that the exchange is in compliance with the donor policy and exchange authorities.
• Training and qualification of cadres in the financial department and other departments with regard to any new updates in the financial policies and procedures.
• Giving the necessary warnings and clarifications to the management and department managers in everything related to financial matters.
• Matching and settling the SKF’s accounts and sending the accounting reports to the management on a monthly basis.
• Preparing for the financial audits and coordinating with the external auditors to meet the requirements of the audit process.

Cash management

Follow-up and registration of bank accounts.

• Follow-up and recording of donor payments.
• Establishing mechanisms for receiving funds from banks as needed.

Management and Planning

• Work with management to develop new program budgets.
• Work with management to plan regarding the center’s need for money and the volume of financial disbursements.             Administrative follow-up of all matters related to the employees of the financial department.       Ensure that the periodic needs are paid on time and review them when necessary.

Reports

• Provide information and submit it to the management on time.
• Prepare financial reports for the donors and the management.
• View forecasts of previous month’s expenses and actual expenditures to ensure managers can estimate costs accurately.
• Provide management with explanations of large discrepancies, when present.
• Ensure that all forms of monthly bank reconciliations are completed for all bank accounts of all offices.
• Keeping all work in clearly classified files, ready upon request.
• Submit a monthly report to the direct manager, including what has been accomplished during the month.

Job Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of financial management and accounting systems and processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of current accounting and tax legislation and accepted best practice.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and present financial data into management reports and statements.
• Ability to develop and present operating budgets and cash flow forecast and analysis.
• Ability to develop financial and accounting procedures and monitor implementation in each department.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive internal audits.
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage Finance personnel.
• Excellent organization skills and be able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.       The ability to move and travel if required.

Academic qualifications and practical experience required

• Bachelor of Financial Management or any equivalent university degree.
• Good level of understanding and the ability to using QuickBooks and any other accounting software.
• Practical experience in finance of at least 5 years, experience of at least 3 years in financial management in nonprofit organizations.
• Fluency in English language (reading – writing – speaking).
• Good computer capabilities (MS Office) and necessary accounting programs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their CV and a cover letter indicating their suitability for the position to this email address: recruitment@supertouchkindnessfoundation.org or Office number 92, Opposite A.A. Kime Filling station, Lagos Street, Maiduguri, Borno State. by 20-10-2024 for application submission. Please indicate ” Finance Manager Application” in the subject line of your email or on the envelope.