Role Overview
The role is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations financial controls reporting and compliance including the management of donor-funded project finances.
This role requires strong attention to detail integrity and the ability to work across multiple projects with different reporting and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting & Finance Operations
- Maintain accurate financial records including general ledger entries journals and reconciliations.
- Prepare and manage invoices receipts payment vouchers and supporting documentation.
- Process payments manage cash flow and monitor bank balances.
- Support monthly and annual financial closing processes.
Project Fund Management
- Track and manage project budgets for donor-funded and partner-supported programmes.
- Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and flag variances promptly.
- Prepare financial reports for donor agencies and partners in line with agreed templates and timelines.
- Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all project-related transactions.
- Support external audits and financial reviews for donor-funded projects.
Shared Services Support
- Provide finance support across all business units and consulting projects.
- Support procurement processes by verifying budgets reviewing supplier invoices and processing payments.
- Work closely with each department to ensure financial alignment with activities.
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies donor guidelines and statutory requirements.
- Support tax filings statutory remittances and regulatory compliance.
- Strengthen internal controls and contribute to improved financial processes.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare periodic management reports including income and expenditure statements and project summaries.
- Support budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Provide financial insights to support decision-making and resource allocation.
Requirements
Experience
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- 2-3 years Relevant experience in accounting or finance roles preferably in a consulting firm NGOs or multi-project or shared-services environments
Core Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Experience managing project budgets and donor funds.
- Financial reporting and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- High level of accuracy integrity and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience working with donor agencies and understanding of donor compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of tax and regulatory frameworks in Nigeria.
- ICAN ACCA is an advantage.
Role OverviewThe role is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations financial controls reporting and compliance including the management of donor-funded project finances.This role requires strong attention to detail integrity and the ability to work across multiple projects with different repo...
Role Overview
The role is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations financial controls reporting and compliance including the management of donor-funded project finances.
This role requires strong attention to detail integrity and the ability to work across multiple projects with different reporting and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting & Finance Operations
- Maintain accurate financial records including general ledger entries journals and reconciliations.
- Prepare and manage invoices receipts payment vouchers and supporting documentation.
- Process payments manage cash flow and monitor bank balances.
- Support monthly and annual financial closing processes.
Project Fund Management
- Track and manage project budgets for donor-funded and partner-supported programmes.
- Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and flag variances promptly.
- Prepare financial reports for donor agencies and partners in line with agreed templates and timelines.
- Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all project-related transactions.
- Support external audits and financial reviews for donor-funded projects.
Shared Services Support
- Provide finance support across all business units and consulting projects.
- Support procurement processes by verifying budgets reviewing supplier invoices and processing payments.
- Work closely with each department to ensure financial alignment with activities.
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies donor guidelines and statutory requirements.
- Support tax filings statutory remittances and regulatory compliance.
- Strengthen internal controls and contribute to improved financial processes.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare periodic management reports including income and expenditure statements and project summaries.
- Support budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Provide financial insights to support decision-making and resource allocation.
Requirements
Experience
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- 2-3 years Relevant experience in accounting or finance roles preferably in a consulting firm NGOs or multi-project or shared-services environments
Core Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Experience managing project budgets and donor funds.
- Financial reporting and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- High level of accuracy integrity and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience working with donor agencies and understanding of donor compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of tax and regulatory frameworks in Nigeria.
- ICAN ACCA is an advantage.
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