About the Role
Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous non-profit institution working to accelerate sustainable socioeconomic development in Nigeria and across Africa. As a Finance Officer, you will play a strategic role in strengthening our financial management, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving effective budgeting and financial reporting for assigned projects.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate month-end reporting cycles, monthly project reconciliations, and prepare financial reports in line with donor and organizational requirements.
- Collaborate with Program Managers to plan, budget, monitor project costs, and track key financial metrics and KPIs.
- Ensure strict compliance with donor regulations, local tax laws, and internal financial controls to minimize organizational risk.
- Participate in internal and external audit processes, ensuring seamless reviews and implementation of audit recommendations.
- Process periodic payments, manage billing and invoicing, and handle the accurate remittance of statutory deductions.
- Minimum of a Second-Class Upper Bachelor's Degree in Financial Accounting, Economics, or related Social Sciences.
- Must possess a recognized professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or ICAN.
- 3 to 6 years of progressive post-NYSC finance experience, including 1 to 2 years in an audit role.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment with global development partners.
- Continuous learning, professional development, and mentorship from experienced industry leaders.