Finance Officer

• Minimum Qualification :

We are excited to be searching for a proactive and result-oriented Finance Officer with an interest in Value Chain sustainability to join our team, and we hope its you!

Your role.

As a Finance officer, youre the backbone of our country office operations - ensuring financial integrity, driving efficient program delivery, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From budgets to compliance, youll play a key role in supporting both the strategic and day-to-day financial and administrative functions that help our work make real impact on the ground.

The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria with regular travels to project sites spread across Nigeria.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse financial statements (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to management and stakeholders
• Monitor Financial performance against budgets and forecasts
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
• Monitor Expenditure and ensure compliance
• Reconciled accounts to ensure accurate financial records
• Manage cash flows to ensure liquidity for operational needs
• Implement and maintain strong financial controls to prevent fraud/errors
• Ensure compliance with donors and regulatory financial requirements
• Implement financial policies and procedures
• Manage and coordinate the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Manage annual audit cycles and ensure the timely delivery of audit reports to donors.
Manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure sound financial management in the country office

Who you are.

You have a critical mindset marked by exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring your work is consistently thorough and reliable.

Your strong sounded Finance person who can manage tasks efficiently, keeping efficient track and meeting deadlines including financial reports, expense, and budget.

By embodying these competencies, you consistently deliver high-quality, driving meaningful results with precision and integrity.

What you bring.

• 2-5 years of experience in finance and accounting in an international organization
• Bachelors degree (or equivalent work experience) in finance, accounting, business economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification in finance or proven work experience.
• Experience with financial management, Analysis, and reporting in international organizations.
• Strong ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.
• Experience using accounting software (e.g., SpendCloud, Exact).
• Understand tax laws (PAYE, VAT, WHT) and financial regulations.
• Ability to develop, monitor, and analyse budgets.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, reconciliations, and reporting standards (IFRS, GAAP).
• Full professional proficiency in English; proficiency in another widely spoken language is an asset.
• Strong Excel skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

We offer you.

A challenging, pivotal role within an impacting, international organisation - and:

• A full-time (40 hours) 1 year contract initially, with the intention to extend (as this is a permanent position).
• Supplementary life, kidnapping and health insurance coverage.
• Allowance including Telephone credits (provided in kind), Transportation allowance.
Equipment provided (laptop).

Note that if successful, youll be working in Lagos, Nigeria, and will need a valid work permit to be eligible for the role.

For questions about this position, please contact Phat Nguyen our corporate recruiter, at phatnguyen@idhtrade.org

Who we are.

IDH seeks to transform markets through collaborative innovation, convening and investment in inclusive and sustainable solutions that enable businesses to create value for people and planet. To achieve this, IDH brings together coalitions of committed stakeholders from across global value chains towards joint visions and program agendas for sustainable trade.

IDHs international presence extends to multiple regions and landscapes, facilitated by a network of around 400 staff including experts who are embedded in key agricultural, manufacturing, apparel and commodity value chains. In 15 years of operation, IDH has mobilized private sector investment and support to test and innovate new business models designed to create better jobs, better incomes, a better environment, and gender equity for all.

For more information, go to http://www.idhtrade.org or follow @IDHTrade on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Interested?

Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation letter and resume (maximum 2 pages) in English.

Important note: In order to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we do not proceed your applications via email/ LinkedIn with attached CVs, and motivational letters. We kindly request that you submit your application link shared as above. This process ensures that we can review your application while safeguarding your personal information in accordance with GDPR regulations.

We encourage you to apply by 4 May 2024 . Please note that the application link may close earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications to proceed with the selection process.

Our commitment to safeguarding

The offer of the role will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and other safeguarding checks including background checks overseas (where appropriate). IDH also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

At IDH, were committed to equal employment opportunity, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We strive to be a more equal opportunity workplace every day.

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Information :

• Company : IDH
• Position : Finance Officer
• Location : Lagos
• Country : NG