Africa Youth Growth Foundation is a regional Non-Governmental Organization in Abuja for youth growth, development and empowerment, with a mission of building an African society through constructive engagement with stakeholders expand opportunities for self-development and realization among the youth.
Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for Jobs at Africa Youth Growth Foundation
Finance & Admin Officer
Job Specifications:
Type: Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: Niger | Nigeria.
Job Description:
AYGF is a non-governmental and non-profit organisation registered to contribute positive changes in the economic and social status of Nigerians and Africans through effective programs that deliver sustainable outcomes.
The Organization currently has its Head Quarters in Abuja, (FCT) with state office in Kogi State, Niger State and Ogun State.
Job Purpose
The Finance & Administration (F&A) Officer will be responsible for overseeing all financial project management, as well as general office services.
The F&A Officer will be responsible for maintaining financial integrity, preparing all financial reports efficiently in accordance with relevant financial reporting standards.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance and Admin Officer has the following responsibilities:
- Manage the accounting, finance, and administration components of programs, including petty cash funds and field office finance, accounting, and administrative activities;
- Establish program financial management systems, procedures and controls to ensure consistency with donor requirements;
- Coordinate monthly requests for funds to ensure the project has all necessary funds for operations, and coordinate and oversee program tendering and procurement activities;
- Advise project staff on financial health through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports;
- Review and approve all vouchers prepared (disbursement, receipt, and general journal vouchers) for expenditures and ensure that expenses are reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the project;
- Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of funds;
- Supervise project staff, consultants, and partners working in finance and administration for the project;
- Compute tax for (PAYE, VAT, WHT and NSITF monthly remittance and filings.
- Produce budget projections, analysis, and reports for review and action by the Project Manager and ED;
- Manage financial files and support annual audits.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred.
- At least 7years finance experience in donor funded projects.
- Must live in Niger State (Minna).
Skills / Competencies
Strong management, communication, and negotiation skills, and the ability to collect data from multiple partners.
In-dept knowledge of Microsoft suit such as excel, word and power point.
Knowledge of local financial and accounting systems preferred.
Knowledge of donor regulations, policies, and procedures and familiarity with grants management
AYGF is an equal opportunity employer; women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
Note: All applications must carry Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate for “Jobs at Africa Youth Growth Foundation” should send CVs to admin@aygf.org using the job title as subject of the mail (Tip: Learn how to write a Professional CV)