Finance Manager at Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF)

Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that specializes in providing technical assistance to achieve sustainable development solutions. With an operational presence across the country, our dedicated team is committed to making a lasting impact on the communities where we work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Kano
Division / Department: Shared Services
Reporting: Senior Finance Manager
Type:  Full-time

Job Summary

• The Finance Manager will work closely with the senior finance manager to oversee financial tasks, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to financial planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate actively in audit exercise.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and general ledger activities.
• Monitor cash flow, including cash inflows and outflows, and optimize liquidity management.
• Participate in audit exercise.
• Coordinate the timely payment of statutory deductions of PAYE, WHT, and other taxes.
• Prepare financial reports to monitor and track obligations and expenditures.
• Participate actively by assisting in project budget development. 
• Prepare annual financial reports on the project.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute to the implementation and enhancement of financial systems and processes to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• A minimum B.Sc / HND in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Professional certification in a relevant field of expertise is required.
• Proven work experience of at least (4) years.

Desired Competencies:

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of financial principles and regulations.
• Time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software (Sage, quick books)
• Attention to detail.
• Integrity and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Leadership abilities and the capacity to manage and develop a team.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• A team player.
• Good experience in using financial software.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter (no more than a page) and an updated CV in one document to: recruitment@sanhdef.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 11th September, 2024.