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Call for Applications: Finance Officer at Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF)



Position: Finance Officer
Location: Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria
Application Deadline: August 16, 2024
Start Date: September 2, 2024

About CODAF
Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) also known and registered  with the Corporate Affairs Commission as RURAL COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE (RUCEi), CAC/IT/NO 121951. Founded in 2013, CODAF works to bridge the communication gap between policy makers and the grassroots AND raise awareness of rural dwellers and empowering them to be active players in environmental decision making. 

Job Summary
CODAF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Officer to join our team. The Finance Officer will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing budgets, and supporting the strategic financial planning of CODAF.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and audits,
  2. Prepare annual budgets and monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets,
  3. Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards, including donor requirements,
  4. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the management team and board of directors,
  5. Oversee financial aspects of grant management, including budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting to donors,
  6. Identify and manage financial risks, implement appropriate mitigation strategies,
  7. Manage investments and funding sources, identify funding opportunities and develop funding proposals,
  8. Supervise and mentor finance staff, foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or HND in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting standards.
  • Experience with financial software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel).
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a cover letter and a detailed resume, to codaf@codaf.org by August 16, 2024. Please include “Finance Officer Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line of your email.

WHAT'S CODAF

CODAF also known as Rural Community Empowerment Initiative (RUCEi) works to bridge the communication gap between policy makers and the grassroots AND raise awareness of rural dwellers and empowering them to be active players in environmental decision making.

This mandate is anchored on article 24 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights which states that “All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development

OurGoal

To engage in intervention projects that builds the capacity and empowers rural community people to defend their collective rights to participating in natural resource governance through a right-based approach

OurMission

To engage in intervention projects that builds the capacity and empowers rural community people to defend their collective rights to participating in natural resource governance through a right-based approach

OurVision

We envision a self-sufficient community in the management of their environment and resources without any form of marginalization.