Equal Access Finance / Accounting Vacancy

Equal Access Nigeria seek qualified candidate for the position of an Accountant.

ACCOUNTANT


REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY:
The Accountant will report to the Finance and Administration Manager of Equal Access Nigeria (EAN).


OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Accountant will oversee the financial operations of the organization and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers etc.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily posting of financial transactions in QuickBooks and maintaining financial records.


Ensure that monthly financial reporting is completed on time and submitted to Headquarters.


Review procurements and purchases process to ensure compliance to EA policies and USG rules before payment to vendors.


Carryout staff/vendors security checks through watchdog before engagement.


Prepare monthly staff payroll for review by FAM and approval by the DG.


Monitor the expenditures and reports to the Finance & Admin Manager to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately.


Support the Finance and Admin Manager in providing on-the-job orientation and training to the organization staff on cost-effective management.


Supervise the Finance and Admin officer and management of petty cash system


Support the financial audits of all projects of the organization.


Supervise the timely remittance of taxes in compliance to Nigerian’s laws.


Carryout any other duties as assigned by the FAM and the DG


QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION:
Degree in Accounting or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3 years working experience in finance functions
Experience with Department of State and USAID financial reporting and procurement processes
Proven ability to work with little or no supervision
Ability to travel to other project locations as required


Language and Computer Skills:
Excellent oral communication skills
Good computing skills: MS word, Excel, QuickBooks and other accounting software


TO APPLY
CV to be submitted to equalaccessng@gmail.com


Title of position applied for should be clearly stated as subject of the email


DUE DATE: 25 August, 2015