URGENT RECRUITMENT IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE) – STATE ACCOUNTANT

STATE ACCOUNTANT

Applicants must be based in Rivers State, Port Harcourt

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE)

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

WEWE is currently implementing a US Center for Disease Control (CDC) funded project as a sub-grantee in Rivers State targeting over 140,000 beneficiaries per annum. Children, adolescents, and adult caregivers are the key population for FY24 and we are looking for a God-fearing, talented, gifted, and intelligent state accountant.

Position:         State Accountant

Location:        The successful candidate will be based in Port Harcourt – Rivers State

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• S/he will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations including monthly financial reports of the WEWE Rivers State office
• S/he will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and stability of our organization’s state office in Rivers State by managing budgets, employee monthly timesheets, and analyzing financial data
• S/he will provide the organization with accurate quantitative information on the financial position of the state office while ensuring we are compliant with all tax regulations
• S/he will be responsible for preparing monthly bank reconciliation reports
• S/he will be responsible in posting CBOs’ financial reports
• S/he will post, maintain, and reconcile financial transactions in QuickBooks Accounting software
• S/he will prepare other periodic financial reports as may be requested
• S/he will prepare cash advance liquidations for review and submission to the donor
• S/he will support the successful external audit of WEWE corporate finances yearly
• S/he will facilitate effective, efficient, and timely financial transaction recordings, review all postings from the Rivers office, and merge with the Headquarters postings
• S/he will support proper budget monitoring/management in a manner that will aid good management decisions on project expenditures
• S/he will ensure compliance with statutory deductions and remittances
• S/he will ensure that Rivers Office is financially compliant at all time
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

 Qualifications

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting
• Must have completed NYSC or have an exemption certificate
• Must possess a second-class upper (2.1) /Upper credit or above
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ICAN, ANAN, or ACCA) Certified
• A master’s degree in Accounting will be an added advantage

 Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of post-NYSC work experience in a private Audit or Chartered Accountant firm
• Must have strong leadership and administrative skills
• Must have good Auditing skills
• Must have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Must be honest, ethical, and professional in the discharge of duties
• Ability to work well in a team and be emotionally resilient
• Must be proficient in the use of QuickBooks Accounting software
• Strong Computer skills especially MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in the use of Quick Books Accounting Software
• Ability to develop a financial budget for donors
• Quick at responding to emails and voice calls
• Experience in an NGO on a US Government funded project is required
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

CRITICALCOMPETENCIES                                                                                                                              

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 send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: stateaccountant@weweng.org on or before, Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  

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 which must be former Supervisors and HR Managers.

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”.

“WEWE’s Vision, Mission and Ideologies”

Organization Vision:  A society without vulnerable persons

Organization Mission: Empowering communities, vulnerable persons, and local organizations to be resilient by faith

WEWE’s Organizational Ideologies

1. To beat global standards of excellence in all we do
2. To improve the lives of vulnerable people

• To be statutorily and financially compliant at all times. We want to strengthen the capacity of other local NGOs to equally be statutorily and financially compliant and thereby contribute to increasing the number of compliant NGOs in Nigeria and Africa.

1. To consistently deliver superior and ever-improving programs and services than any other local and international organization.
2. To be better than the rest and be better than the best in all we do