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Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

Finance, Compliance and Administrative Officer

Ref Id: sfh-00843
Location: Adamawa

Job Profile

  • This position will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial transactions at the field level and managing office administration functions.
  • He/she shall review all financial documentation to ensure adherence to organisational financial policies and terms of the grant.
  • S/He will also support capacity building of the KP Led CBOs on financial management.

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

  • Ensure correct postings on ERP by using the proper cost assignments-GL, IO and CC.
  • Ensure prompt and correct payment to field workers, consultants, vendors and project staffs
  • Monthly preparation of Facility Report/Cost Data Analysis for the states covered
  • Prepare financial reports
  • Capacity building of the KP Led CBOs on financial management
  • Maintain, organise and file documents for the projects and send to HQ monthly
  • Ensure proper documentation and settlement of all advances and retirements
  • Prepare bank reconciliation monthly for the assigned banks
  • Ensure daily posting of Petty cash expenses and monthly certification
  • Admin and other job functions that may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications/Experience

  • Must possess a first degree in Accounting or any related field of study
  • Must have four (4) years post-NYSC experience in NGO Finance & Project Management.
  • Being a registered member of an accounting professional body (ACA or ACCA) will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competency required:

  • Ability to analyse financial matters, resolve issues promptly and accurately
  • Excellent communication and proper documentation skills
  • Must have a continuous drive for learning and knowledge sharing
  • Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate-level office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets and database
  • Hands-on experience using ERP (SAP) or financial management MIS will an added advantage.

Method of Application

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

  • Post-Doctoral Fellow
  • Regional Security Specialist
  • Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) – OVC Programme
  • Director of Strategic Information (DSI) – OVC Programme
  • Chief of Party – OVC Programme
  • Key Population Specialist/Capacity Building Advisor
  • Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) – OVC Programme
  • Director of Programmes (DOP) – OVC Programme
  • Project Operations and Compliance Coordinator
  • Humanitarian Programme Advisor
  • Project Operations and Compliance Coordinator
  • Internal Audit Associate
  • Finance, Compliance and Administrative Officer

Application Requirements:

  • Interested applicants should submit an abstract (50-80 words)
  • A 4 page (maximum) research proposal with details on health area of interest.  (The proposal should describe the research question, concept, methodology of analysis, timelines and how this research contributes to the mission of SFH and addressing key health issues in Nigeria. The language should be understandable to non-specialist readers)
  • Resume or Curriculum vitae
  • A bibliography of previous research.
  • In addition, applicants must submit a reference letter signed by an academic referee.

Note

  • Follow the instructions during application and a confirmation mail will be sent to you upon completion of your application. Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and email addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievement
  • All applications will be treated in confidence. Interested persons without the minimum requirements need not apply

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  • Job City Adamawa
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Society for Family Health is one of Nigeria’s largest non-governmental organisations. Founded in 1985 by three eminent Nigerians: Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti (late), Justice Ifeyinwa Nzeako (late), Pharmacist Dahiru Wali and Phil Harvey.Society for Family Health Nigeria has a mission to empower Nigerians, particularly the poor and vulnerable to lead healthier lives.Working with the private and public sectors, SFH adopts social marketing and behaviour change communication to improve access to essential health information, services, and products to motivate the adoption of healthy behaviours.By 2017, SFH will be a strong, vibrant, highly efficient organisation conducting value for money (efficient) scalable yet focused interventions. Using a total market approach (using social marketing, free distribution and cost recovery services) SFH will be implementing projects that will target:50% of the burden of disease in Nigeria 50% of persons within the lower 3 wealth quintiles, who will have access to SFH products or interventions A 5% increase in DALYs yearly with 2012 as the baseline SFH will also have a 10% decrease in cost per DALY averted over the period of 2013-2017 using the 2012 value as deadline, and will have generated a 20% increase in unrestricted funds by 2017 compared to 2012. SFH will have developed a plan to spin off a subsidiary conducting logistics, research training, costs recovery products and specific interventions aimed at the for-profit sector including the oil and manufacturing sectors.

0 USD Adamawa CF 3201 Abc road Contract , 40 hours per week Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

Finance, Compliance and Administrative Officer

Ref Id: sfh-00843 Location: AdamawaJob Profile

  • This position will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial transactions at the field level and managing office administration functions.
  • He/she shall review all financial documentation to ensure adherence to organisational financial policies and terms of the grant.
  • S/He will also support capacity building of the KP Led CBOs on financial management.

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

  • Ensure correct postings on ERP by using the proper cost assignments-GL, IO and CC.
  • Ensure prompt and correct payment to field workers, consultants, vendors and project staffs
  • Monthly preparation of Facility Report/Cost Data Analysis for the states covered
  • Prepare financial reports
  • Capacity building of the KP Led CBOs on financial management
  • Maintain, organise and file documents for the projects and send to HQ monthly
  • Ensure proper documentation and settlement of all advances and retirements
  • Prepare bank reconciliation monthly for the assigned banks
  • Ensure daily posting of Petty cash expenses and monthly certification
  • Admin and other job functions that may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications/Experience

  • Must possess a first degree in Accounting or any related field of study
  • Must have four (4) years post-NYSC experience in NGO Finance & Project Management.
  • Being a registered member of an accounting professional body (ACA or ACCA) will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competency required:

  • Ability to analyse financial matters, resolve issues promptly and accurately
  • Excellent communication and proper documentation skills
  • Must have a continuous drive for learning and knowledge sharing
  • Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate-level office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets and database
  • Hands-on experience using ERP (SAP) or financial management MIS will an added advantage.

Method of Application

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

  • Post-Doctoral Fellow
  • Regional Security Specialist
  • Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) - OVC Programme
  • Director of Strategic Information (DSI) - OVC Programme
  • Chief of Party - OVC Programme
  • Key Population Specialist/Capacity Building Advisor
  • Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) - OVC Programme
  • Director of Programmes (DOP) – OVC Programme
  • Project Operations and Compliance Coordinator
  • Humanitarian Programme Advisor
  • Project Operations and Compliance Coordinator
  • Internal Audit Associate
  • Finance, Compliance and Administrative Officer

Application Requirements:

  • Interested applicants should submit an abstract (50-80 words)
  • A 4 page (maximum) research proposal with details on health area of interest.  (The proposal should describe the research question, concept, methodology of analysis, timelines and how this research contributes to the mission of SFH and addressing key health issues in Nigeria. The language should be understandable to non-specialist readers)
  • Resume or Curriculum vitae
  • A bibliography of previous research.
  • In addition, applicants must submit a reference letter signed by an academic referee.

Note

  • Follow the instructions during application and a confirmation mail will be sent to you upon completion of your application. Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and email addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievement
  • All applications will be treated in confidence. Interested persons without the minimum requirements need not apply
2019-08-03

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