• Prepare monthly financial reports to the Project Manager as per finance timetable which comprises the following:
• Bank reconciliation statement including copy of bank statement
• Aged list of outstanding Advances and Other ledger balances
• Fixed asset register update and Spot Check reports
• Authorised Petty Cash Count Certificate and reconciliations
• Monthly timesheet update
• End of Month Checklist
• Accurate and timely reconcile all ledgers and sub ledgers including, petty cash, staff, purchase and other required ledgers.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation report of above.
• Calculate and request the office’s monthly cash needs with the State Programme Manager /Technical officer with the objective to minimise month end cash and bank balances, whilst at the same time having adequate funds available for operational needs.
• Making Payments of all meetings, workshop and training participants and consultants.
• Liaise with Country office, internal and external auditors, bank and other supplier.
• Safeguarding the organisation resources by scrutinising all payment requests, TAFs, PRFs by adhering to the MC Manual, Policies and Procedures
• Advising the Project Manager and Accountant on the arising financial matters and sharing areas of concern with suggested solutions
• Follow up on the stock balance of financial documents (forms, vouchers, receipts etc.) and make a timely order before stock outs occurs.
• Remittance of Statutory deduction to Government; WHT, PAYE, Annual Tax filing etc as per timeline set by the Nigeria Government.
• Assist Finance Manager with queries relating to project accounts.
• Act as the first point of contract for all payment queries.
• Other occasional tasks as required by Country Finance Manager and delegate.

Suppliers Invoice (25%):

• Receive all invoices from suppliers & vendors and prepare the Invoice authorisation forms
• Review and post all Non-NAV Procurement invoices directly onto PSF ledger ensuring the accuracy of codes, support documentation, budget availability and necessary approval from the authorised personnel.
• Review and post all NAV procurement invoices on NAV.
• Prepare all payments – cash, cheque, bank transfers and obtain approval from the authorised personnel
• Post payments onto PSF general ledger ensuring the accuracy of all the required codes.

Operations related work (25%):

• Be responsible for issuing travel and activity advances to project managers, consultants and/or any other staff travels, including reconciliation of the same on return
• Filing System:
• Ensure all supporting documents and financial filing system is organised, authentic and complete.
• In charge of archiving and filling all finance documents and ensuring that they are in safe custody and easily accessible by the finance team.
• Ensure all field office staff submit Timesheet as per set MC timeline.

Malaria ConsortiumPetty Cash (10%):

• In charge of keeping the Petty cash impress system and records, making requisitions and issues as approved by the authorised personnel. Take collections after issuing proper receipts and make a deposit of all cash collections in a timely, honest and trust worthy manner
• Count Petty Cash on a minimum of a monthly basis with the Financial Accountant
• Post all petty cash invoices and vouchers into the General Ledger with accurate codes.

Qualifications and Experience:        

Essential:

• HND or Bachelors in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance team, with at least one year in an Accounts Officer position

Desirable:

• Experience in working in INGO an added advantage
• Member of Accounting Professional body is an added advantage

Work-based skills and competencies:

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Knowledge of NGO donors and their financial reporting requirements
• Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft excel
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• Strong ability to be able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Willingness to learn at all times

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of accounting software is an added advantage
• Trustworthiness, Stress tolerance and operational decision-making skills is an added advantage.