About the Organization
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.
About the JOB
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Nasarawa
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Treasury and Cash Management
- Project Budgeting and Reporting
- nternal Control and Compliance
- Administration and Logistics
- Taxation and Tax Management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or any other Mathematics inclined discipline.
- Professional qualification ACCA/ACA or at final stage of ICAN with demonstrated commitment to completion.
- At least 5 years’ progressive experience working in operational finance in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience in treasury, accounts payable and receivables management.
- Previous work experience involving taxation and tax management.
- Experience and knowledge related to procurement and vendor management.
- Experience improving administration and logistics management processes of previous employers.
- Experience working with multicultural teams.
- Financial reporting, budgeting and data analytics skills
- Experience with financial accounting packages, preferably, SAP.
- Demonstrable experience on innovative process improvements on previous roles.
- Active participation in statutory and routine audits, control and compliance processes that improve organizational effectiveness.
- Asset management and control.
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Good luck. Myngojobs Team.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
References
Society for Family Health, Careers at the Society for Family Health, Finance Officer (Nasarawa) at the Society for Family Health, accessed April 25, 2025.