Project Scope:

This project will directly target persons with disabilities, their family members and other community structures, the state and local government ministries, departments and agencies, Civil Society Organizations including Organization of People with Disabilities (OPDs), Women and girls, Community Health Workers and community members in Kogi state.

The project is equally a deliberate focus on strengthening the capacity of OPDS, CSOs, FBOs , government stakeholders and media platforms to understand and implement disability law in Kogi State using a structured multi-sectorial and Community Based Inclusive Development approach to reinforce awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities.

General Position Summary

Finance Officer:

• Maintain financial/accounting records and system of the project
• Ensure compliance with financial provisions of the contract
• Guide fund utilization and monitor budgetary spending
• Make payments of activities
• Represent the organisation on meetings on finance/fund management
• Generate and submit financial reports on schedule

Essential

• A degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics with at least two years of post-qualification experience.
• A professional qualification such as ACA, CNA, or any other foreign qualification like ACCA, CIMA is an added advantage
• A solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
• Experience in using financial software like QuickBooks, ProMIS etc
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of financial and tax regulations
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.

Desirable

• Honesty and integrity are desired attributes in this role.
• Multitasking and ability to work under pressure.