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Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE)

Finance Manager at Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE)

Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE) • Borno • 0
Full Time , Onsite BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA 5 years
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Posted Jan 2, 2026
Deadline Jan 9, 2026
Finance / Accounting / Audit&nbsp

Job Description

Key Skills and Competencies

  • Strong financial management and accounting skills in a humanitarian or development context.
  • Proficiency in
    QuickBooks
    for financial recording, reporting, and reconciliation.
  • Excellent knowledge of
    donor compliance and reporting requirements
    .
  • Strong analytical, budgeting, and financial forecasting skills.
  • High level of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in complex humanitarian environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage all financial operations in compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and humanitarian standards.
  • Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets, ensuring effective cost control and value for money.
  • Ensure accurate financial recording, reporting, and reconciliation using
    QuickBooks
    or other approved accounting software.
  • Produce timely and accurate
    financial reports
    for management, donors, and partners.
  • Ensure compliance with donor regulations (e.g., UN agencies, INGOs) and national financial laws.
  • Manage cash flow, bank accounts, and payment processes, including payroll, vendor payments, and statutory deductions.
  • Support audits (internal and external) and ensure timely resolution of audit queries.
  • Strengthen internal control systems and financial risk management processes.
  • Provide financial guidance to program teams to support effective project implementation.
  • Supervise and build the capacity of finance and support staff.

Qualifications and Requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree in
    Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
    .
  • Professional qualification such as
    ICAN
    or
    ANAN
    is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of
    5 years’ relevant experience
    , preferably in a humanitarian or NGO setting.
  • Proven experience in managing donor-funded projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations, new tax law and other statutory requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial management tools.

IMPORTANT NOTE

  • Applicants are encouraged to apply both via the application link and by email. Applications submitted only through the email address, without completing the application link, may not be considered.
  • CENSCOPE operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourages inclusion and diversity, 
  • CENSCOPE has
    zero tolerance
    for
    Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
  • Applications will be reviewed on a
    rolling basis
    , and the organization reserves the right to
    close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline
    once a suitable candidate is identified.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Female candidates are encouraged to apply
  • CENSCOPE does not charge any fee to facilitate any recruitment process.

How to Apply

  • Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to:
    recruitment@censcope.org and
    using the position as subject of email.
  • Also apply via the link to complete the application

Applicants are encouraged to apply both via the application link and by email. Applications submitted only through the email address, without completing the application link, may not be considered.

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