Finance Officer

Job title : Finance Officer

Job Summary

• The Finance Officer is responsible for overseeing financial operations at the State level, including budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• The role ensures compliance with financial regulations and organizational policies, while supporting planning, reporting, and audit processes to enable effective financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payments, invoices, and staff reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Liaise with auditors and provide documentation as required.
• Monitor and manage petty cash and banking transactions.
• Track expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial files and documentation.
• Support procurement processes and financial aspects of contract management.
• Ensure timely retirements of state office funds, and reporting to the head office. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (or part-qualified), such as ICAN, ACCA, is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, budgeting, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage).

Desired Competencies:

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and ability to prepare financial statements.
• Competence in budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and financial forecasting.
• Ability to interpret financial data, perform variance analysis, and provide actionable insights.
• Familiarity with tax laws, audit requirements, and financial regulations applicable to the organization.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, SAGE).