Accountant in Women for Women International in Abuja

Full-Time
Accountant
in Women for Women International in Abuja



Industry
NGO

Specialization
Accounting / Audit / Tax

Minimum Qualification
Degree

Required Experience
3 - 5 years

Application Deadline
2 months from now
Job Description
Since its creation, Women for Women International has given hope to more than 398,000 women survivors of war and conflict. We have helped them move towards economic self-sufficiency with our year-long program of direct aid, rights education, job skills training, and small business development. We have distributed $103 million in direct aid, microcredit loans, and other program services. Since 1993, Women for Women International has mobilized more than 285,000 women and men in 169 countries worldwide to reach out and support women survivors of war – one woman at a time.

Responsibilities:
Ensure accurate, complete and timely accounting and accounting control procedures for the Nigeria country office, in accordance with organizational regulations and professional standards. Assist the Finance Manager. The Finance Officer is a member of the Senior Management Team.
Daily booking of all approved transactions and reconciliation of cash and bank balances using double entry bookkeeping system.
Ensure that all expenses include the necessary supporting documentation and are properly coded and authorized.
Manage the office cash in safe and reconcile daily.
Reconcile general ledger accounts; provide fully reconciled reports detailing income, expenditure and cash/bank reconciliations.
Maintain an efficient, proper and transparent financial filing system of all documents relating to finance.
Resolve accounting discrepancies.
Analyze and verify fiscal records, accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and recording of monthly Sponsorship funds, in close coordination with Life skills & Sponsorship team.
Coordinate with HR Officer in the preparation of employee Payroll and payments to contractors and casual laborers, ensuring compliance with local tax and labor regulations.
Ensure the monthly payroll allocation entries are properly calculated, coded, and entered appropriately into accounting 'System, including review and approval of allocations to specific grants and projects.
Oversee the timely submission, approval, accuracy, and filing of employee Timesheets.
Ensure the timely clearing of all advances (official and personal) and report any issues to the Finance Manager.
Ensure the timely and accurate remittance of statutory tax payments to State government authorities.
Facilitate banking transactions and receipt of monthly statements, Participate in the quarterly and fiscal year-end closing inventory of assets and program supplies/materials, in collaboration with the logistics Officer.
Assist the Finance Manager during month-end and fiscal year-end closings and preparation of reports to HQ.
Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
Prepare audit schedules in preparation of internal and external audits.
Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation, review and monitoring of budgets.
Assist the Finance Manager in preparation of financial reports to HQ and donors.
Directly supervise the Finance Assistant/Cashier
oversee daily work and attendance and conduct regular performance reviews and appraisals in accordance with WfWl Performance Management Framework.
Oversee the Finance Department during leave or absence of Finance Manager.

Qualification/Experience:
At least a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline (Professional certificate holding Is an added advantage)
At least three (3) years relevant work experience, preferably with a NGO.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Initiative, excellent organization ability, with attention to details
Self-directing, reliable and responsible
Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office applications; experience with Quickbooks accounting software is an added advantage.
Fluency in spoken and Written English is required;
local language is an added advantage.
Discretion with sensitive materials and a strong understanding of confidentiality.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply within with cover letter, updated CV and three professional letter of reference. Please put “Finance Officer” in the subject line.


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