URGENT JOB VACANCY IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE) – FINANCE OFFICER

URGENT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE)

FINANCE OFFICER

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization [hereinafter referred to as “Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)”] a local not-for-profit, faith-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill in the position of Finance Officer.

WEWE’s core ideology is to be one of the most financially compliant and clean NGOs in Nigeria and Africa and we want to improve the lives of millions of widows and orphans in Nigeria and Africa.

WEWE wishes to recruit Finance Officer who have worked in private sectors such as Banks, Microfinance bank Audit firm, Investment companies, and Financial Institutions who wishes to have work experience with a USAID-funded project.

This position is being recruited strictly on merit, we do not have an already existing candidate, and we are sincerely looking for the best candidate that can add value to our Finance team.

Position:         Finance Officer

Location:         The successful candidate will be based in Ebonyi State

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Finance Officer will assist with the processing of financial transactions.
• Ensure that financial transactions and reconciliations are processed in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial reports are timely provided according to financial guidelines.
• Maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
• Select and enter data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring the inclusion of all relevant data.
• Advice and assist staff members on all aspects of travel claims and other financial matters, calculate and paid after authorization of due for claims and services.
• Keeping inventory for office consumables.
• Support program activities such as vendors selection processes, quotes etc.
• Assist in signing and collection of program attendance sheet.
• Making photocopies of transactions.
• Oversee stationeries usage.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting.
• Must possess a second-class upper/Upper credit.
• Candidates with ICAN or ACCA qualification or its equivalent is preferred.
• Additional professional certifications or postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance-related roles.
• Proficient in the use of Quick books accounting software.
• Ability to develop financial budgets for donors.
• Strong computer skills.
• Applicant that are based in Ebonyi will be an added advantage

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES                                                                                                                              

The post holder is expected to be results orientated, be a team player, be proactive, be committed to self-development and be dedicated to the growth of the Organization. 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should fill and submit the form below. 

(Application form can only be assessed on WEWE official website, Terms and Conditions apply).

Deadline:

Monday, November 28th, 2022

Please indicate the title of the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Applicants should provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on their CVs as well as three professional referees.

Candidates must provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers of referees.

Kindly Note: Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected. While WEWE thanks all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

“WEWE is an equal opportunity employer, which promotes diversity and does not discriminate based on tribe, state of origin within Nigeria, religion, age, sex, race or on different physical ability”.

“WEWE’s organizational culture promotes the principles of safeguarding and high moral values. WEWE’s Safeguarding Policy 2022 promotes an environment where no staff, associates, volunteers, case workers, consultants, board members, and partners engage in a sexual relationship, harass, or exploit anyone under the age of 18 or vulnerable adult, especially our beneficiaries”.

“WEWE’s organizational culture also has zero tolerance for corrupt practices. Therefore, for any of our job vacancies, we advise that applicants do not offer or accept any request for money, favors, or gifts from anyone to facilitate an employment opportunity with WEWE. Applicants found engaging in such practices could jeopardize their chances of being selected. If anyone contacts, you with such an offer please report this immediately to WEWE management on this WhatsApp line 09037811024”.