The successful candidate will provide mid- management level support to director, finance and administration Nigeria, Abuja office. This includes
Financial reporting and monitoring of ongoing projects.
Preparing of draft budgets at different levels.
Ensure staff, partners and vendor’s compliance with financial policies.
Perform internal auditing checks and suggest accounting compliance with financial policies.
Perform internal auditing checks and suggest accounting controls.
Ensure the accuracy in the preparation and postings of journal entries and finance’s files.
Support the director of finance and administration to ensure that all necessary controls are in place over the council’s assets.
Support the director of finance and administration in ensuring that all reports to donors, and head office and internal documents are produced accurately and on a timely basis.
Ensure effective cash management, internal control, tax and statutory compliance.
Maintain and update monthly payroll.
Monitoring the balances on the staff and vendors advances on daily basis and ensure complete liquidation.
Preparation of the monthly national staff benefits report to director of finance and administration.

The ideal candidate must possess:
Minimum of B.Sc Accounting or its equivalent.
Must be a qualified accountant such as ANAN, ICAN, and ACCA.
At least 5 years experience in a similar post with a multinational organization/international Ngo.
Excellent command of the English Language.
Good presentation skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to operate financial packages such as quick books, fund EZ, Sun systems etc.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Financial Accountant

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