Intercommunity Development Social Organisation (IDS) is a voluntary, not-for-profit and non-

governmental organization (NGO) founded in 2004 by Peace loving and law-abiding women and
youth and incorporated with the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Corporate Affairs Commission
(CAC/IT/No.60576) 2013 and granted Special Consultative Status by the United Nations (UN)
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in 2013. IDS is dedicated to Peace-building, Social-
economic empowerment, Health, Education, Child protection and Equity to improve on the
living conditions of vulnerable women, youth, children and other minority groups in Nigeria.

Job Title: Finance Manager

Supervisor: Director and National Program manager

Location: Borno State. (Maiduguri)

Contract: Fixed term

Reports to: Director and Prog. Manager

Overall Purpose

 The post holder will ensure maintenance of adequate financial integrity in supporting
quality and timely data input for generation of financial reports, review and analyze
accounting ledgers

 She will also contribute to strengthening the internal control and accounting systems of
Intercommunity Development Social Organisation (IDS) and the financial activities of
transformative LIFE–SAVING ASSISTANCE THROUGH NUTRITION SENSITIVE GFD-
IK/GFD-CBT AND COMPLEMENTARY LIVELIHOOD activities. This is a tenure
position based in Maiduguri, Nigeria expected to start 1st June 2023.

Specific Responsibilities

 Assists in the preparation of financial reports as required by the project

 Attend to project specific internal/external audit
 Lead the Finance team on the financial planning processes of the long term (three-year
planning) and short term (annual budgeting) plans that feed into the National Plans.
 Work with other members of the project team in planning and forecasting 
 Follow through GFD/CBT/LIVELIHOOD communication procedures with donor and
implementing partners
 Strictly adhere to GFD/CBT/LIVELIHOOD Nigeria policies and procedures and
observance with agreement or donor Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
 Support Implementing partners organisations’ grant management process
 Provide organizational development support to Implementing partner organisations
 Support capacity assessment, financial and accounting processes review, and prepare
reports on partner organizations as may be assigned by the Finance Manager
 Provide financial support to fundraising and proposal writing for the organization
  Monitor and review staff advances, retirements, and post hold journals 
 Responsible for reconciliation of projects, bank accounts and other assigned ledgers
 Any other duties as assigned by Management.

Key Working Relationships:

 Internal: All IDS staff

 External: IDS Partners and other stakeholders.

Education/Qualifications

 First Degree in Accounting/Finance

 Relevant accounting professional certification like ICAN, ANAN, ACA is a must
 Masters degree is an added advantage

Experience:

 At least three (5) years post NYSC experience, which should have been spent in a finance
position.
 Experience in implementing financial control systems
 Development sector experience as a finance person.

Skills/Abilities:

 Sound Practical Knowledge of several accounting software and Spreadsheets like

Quickbooks, brightbooks, zenus financial, Xero and Microsoft office.
 Ability to work well with or without supervision
 Ability to interface effectively with other members of staff and solve problems using own
initiative
 Knowledge of SUN accounting software is an added advantage
 Ability to work under pressure.

Personal Qualities:

 Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

 Accuracy and attention to details
 High sense of integrity
 Effectively promote IDS’s mission values, and objectives

Application Closing Date

6th May, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should vacanciesids@gmail.com
Note: Submit Application online with your CV and Cover letter. CV must be named with
your name and surname.