Job Summary
The role is responsible for providing financial and administrative services to the church by way of maintaining financial records, producing required reports and general administration of the finance function as assigned
Job Details
Key Result Areas (What)
(List expected results that must be achieved o fulfil job purpose)
Supporting Activities (How)
(What are the key activities undertaken to achieve the desired end results?)
Budget Monitoring
Collation of all submitted budgets and planned expenditure to Head Of Finance (HOF)
Ensure disbursements are in line with approved budget
Reporting
Inflows: Preparation and submission of service reports within 24hours after the event or service
Reconciliation of all accounts (cash, cheques, online transfers).
This is to be done daily, weekly and monthly. These should thereafter be filed for audit purpose
Reconciliation of budgets and expenses for different events or projects
Reconciliation of all card transactions (Naira & USD)
Relationship Management
Preparation of correspondences to banks and other parties
Management of existing relationships with all external stakeholders
Attend and resolve issues with internal parties, auditors, banks, congregants and vendors
To escalate these issues when necessary to the HOF
Financial Statements Preparation
Preparation of periodic financial statements for managements use
Up to date and regular posting of transactions on the accounting software
Processing of transactions on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for Reports
Fixed Assets Management
Regularly updating the Fixed Asset Register and report to HoF
Accounting for obsolete assets on the Register and escalate to the HoF
Insurance Register
Regularly updating the Insurance Register and report to HoF
Treatment of Prepayments and Accruals for all insurance of the Organisation
Offering Management
Ensure availability on all service days.
Provide support during the counting process from start to finish.
Ensure accuracy of data compiled for the service report before submission to HoF
Petty Cash Management
Disburse and account for all petty cash expenditure by sending periodic reports
Request for replenishment when due
Cash Flow Management
Fixed deposit management using an excel sheet and ERP to track additions, roll over, maturity.
Monitoring and calculation of interest rates to determine investment income
Requirements
Educational Qualification
BSc. Finance, Accounting, Economics.
A master’s degree, ACCA, ACA.
HND in any of those disciplines + A master’s degree, ACCA, ACA.
Relevant Experience & Technical Skills
Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience.
Up-to-date knowledge of accounting procedures & practices
Experience using accounting ERP solution packages; and QuickBooks
Budget Planning & Control
Cash flow Management
Bank Reconciliation
Financial Data Analysing & Interpretation
Stakeholder Management
Financial Control & Audit
Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and theories
Proficient word processing and excel spreadsheets skills
Attitude and Behavioural Traits
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving Abilities
Professionalism
Self-Management
Integrity
Organization
Excellent Computing Skills
Goal Oriented & Hard working
A good team player yet able to work well alone