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

WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE)

Senior Finance Officer

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is legally registered incorporated Trustees, a local not for profit, faith based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill in the positions of Senior 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 is interested in hiring a Senior Finance Officer who has worked in the private sectors, in private Audit firms, Commercial Banks, Microfinance bank, legitimate Investment companies and financial Institutions. WEWE encourages applicants who want to change from working in the private sector to working in the Non For-Profit sector and specifically 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:         Senior Finance Officer

Location:        The successful candidate will be based in Abuja

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly financial reports
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation reports
• Posting of Implementing Agencies financial reports.
• Post, maintain and reconcile financials in QuickBooks Accounting software.
• Prepare other periodic financial reports as may be requested
• Prepare cash advance liquidations for review and submission to the donor.
• Support successful external audit of WEWE corporate finances yearly.
• Facilitate effective, efficient and timely financial transaction recordings, review all postings from state offices and merge with HQ postings
• Support proper budget monitoring/management in a manner that will aid good management decisions on project expenditures.

• Ensure compliance on statutory deductions and remittances
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• 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 a post graduate qualification is an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance related roles
• Proficient in the use of Quick book accounting software
• Ability to develop financial budgets for donors
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience in an NGO on a US government funded project is required.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES                                                                                                                              

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

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: sfofficer@weweng.org

Deadline:        Thursday 24^th November, 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 CV 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”.