Finance/Admin Volunteer

Full Time1 month ago
Employment Information
Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a National Non-government organization with over 19 years' existence and actively intervening in the humanitarian response in the North East and other parts of the country since 2003. JDF works in the following thematic areas

Improved response to the humanitarian needs of the vulnerable persons.
Improved gender equality and livelihood support for persons at the community level of young persons, men and women
Promotion of prevention and treatment in HIV and other health disease burden (Malaria, TB and Diarrhea)
Promotion of protection programs for children and youth in Communities that encourages child development and Adolescent empowerment
Promoting good governance and policies
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability learning and sharing of information on protection, livelihood support accessible through knowledge and information management

Jireh Doo Foundation is seeking candidates with a bachelor's degree/HND in Accounting/Finance and a minimum of two years of experience working on a finance role to support the implementation of its activities in its field office in Sokoto.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Finance

Ensure that all petty cash financial transactions are carried out and recorded in accordance with standard financial procedures.
Maintain cashbooks and accounts records.
Make payments, including preparing payment vouchers.
Receive cash, including preparing receipt vouchers.
Prepare month end cashbook.
Monitor cash flow and request top-ups from the Finance Manager.
Ensure that all financial records are properly kept.
Prepare an analysis of the cashbooks and the management report.
Monitor actual expenditure versus budgets.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.

Administrative

Maintain all administration files.
Receive, distribute, circulate and file all documents.
Ensure that all communications are properly referenced and recorded.
Make arrangements for meetings and workshops.
Maintain and manage a suitable stock of office stationery.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the management of the organization

Qualification and experience

A minimum of bachelor's degree in Accounting, and Finance
Master's degree will be an added advantage;
A minimum of 2 years of experience in financial management.
Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Advanced computer skills, including the ability to utilize QuickBooks accounting software, Microsoft Excel or any other accounting package, type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and internet.
Ability to operate a scanner/printer machine/photocopying machine. Fluency in English and Hausa (written & spoken).
Ability to travel within Nigeria.
Problem solving attitude
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.