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Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA) aka Youth Action Initiative Africa is a youth-based non-governmental organization that promotes democratic governance, human rights and youth political participation. YIAGA focuses on in-depth research, capacity development and public policy advocacy. Since its inception, the organization has ca…
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Finance Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 7 years
- Location Abuja
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  , NGO/Non-Profit 
Roles and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Head of Finance to optimize the efficiency of the current control system and address any identified compliance gaps.
- Aid in reconciling overall program budgets and budgets of implementing partners.
- Conduct accuracy checks to verify the precise entry of transactions into the accounting software.
- Assist in the preparation of Monthly Payroll and facilitate the accurate and timely payment of related statutory remittances (PAYE, Pensions, NHF, NSITF).
- Provide support for audits (donor, internal, external, statutory) by retrieving and refilling documents.
- Execute payments on the bank platforms, print all payment vouchers, and match them with the documents for filing.
- Coordinate with Program officers to collect necessary documents and ensure proper documentation after returning from field activities.
- Ensure compliance with all income taxes, withholding taxes, VAT, and other taxes by withholding and paying them accordingly.
- Work closely with the Finance and program departments to ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures for voucher redemption.
- Contribute to the preparation of the country’s financial management reports.
- Assist the team in conducting Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
- Review timesheets for coding, leave, holidays, etc.
- Manage Finance archiving and ensure monthly updates of the finance archiving index.
- Assist in monitoring expenditures to ensure they stay within authorized levels. Review requests for increased imprest levels and prepare disbursement vouchers to replenish imprest accounts.
- Investigate erroneous charges and take appropriate corrective accounting actions.
- Scrutinize source documents for completeness, accuracy, and validity of charges.
- Assist in financial management, tracking, preparing payment letters, drafting financial statements to donors, and recording them appropriately.
- Participate in and provide financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews, and assessments.
- Conduct oneself both professionally and personally to uphold the reputation of Yiaga Africa and safeguard its humanitarian mission.
- Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related field
- At least seven (7) years or more experience, including 3 years in a managerial position in an NGO’s finance/compliance department or experience managing donor funds, is preferred.
- Excellent project management skills
- An advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is desirable
- Must possess professional certifications, e.g. ACCA
- Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership, and managerial skills.
- Familiarity with office machines (e.g. scanners, printers, etc.)
- Knowledge of office management and basic bookkeeping
- Proficient in English (oral and written)
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office packages (especially Excel and Word)
- Strong communication and people skills
- Good multi-tasking abilities
- Problem-solving skills.
Core Competencies:
- Integrity: Exemplifies integrity by embodying the values and ethical standards of Yiaga Africa.
- Promotion of Vision: Actively promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Yiaga Africa.
- Diversity and Sensitivity: Displays sensitivity and adaptability to gender, region, religion/belief, race, nationality, culture, and age, fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Functional Competencies:
- Knowledge Sharing: Actively shares knowledge and experiences with peers and colleagues.
- Continuous Learning: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous personal learning and development in one or more practice areas. Proactively follows a learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
- Development and Operational Effectiveness:
- Financial Services: Proficient in performing various standard tasks related to the provision of financial services.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Possesses a strong understanding of Yiaga Africa’s financial rules and regulations.
- IT Skills: Exhibits proficiency in IT skills relevant to the role.
- Client-Focused Results: Prioritizes achieving results for the client and responds positively to feedback.
- Positive Attitude: Consistently approaches work with energy and maintains a positive and constructive attitude.
- Resilience: Remains calm, in control, and good-humored even when working under pressure.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in Hausa or French will be a plus.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA) on docs.google.com to apply
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