We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with head office in Abuja and field offices in several locations in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance & Admin Associate

Location: Kaduna
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.

Do You Have What It Takes To Join Us?

• We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV.
• It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.
• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position. A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities.
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. Qualified women and locals who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. If this typifies you, kindly read on:

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the process of developing the Central Office Planning budget and work plans
• Manages the sourcing and efficient disbursement of funds from donors, managing bank accounts and overseeing money transfers between head offices, state offices, field offices, third parties and program beneficiaries, processing cheques, reviewing payrolls and other payments.
• Track all expenditures against budget and ensure costs charged to an award are reasonable, allocable and allowable.
• Ensure timely recording of all accounting transactions in the General Ledger
• Bookkeeping and maintenance of accounting records that are at all times accurate, substantiated, up-to-date and sufficiently detailed.
• Responsible for the preparation of all donor-specific financial reports and management financial reports
• Ensure the security, relevancy and applicability of accounting software in use.
• Ensure all relevant Government Acts, Rules, and Regulations like provision of taxation, Filling of Annual returns, withholding tax, Personal Income Tax etc. are followed.
• Implement relevant accounting standards, audit standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
• Implement all Financial and Accounting Policy Manual, Human Resources and Administrative guidelines to the extent applicable to finance & accounting.
• Implement all donors and country-specific internal policy guidelines and coordinate financial reviews and audits.
• Assisting and guiding the board by providing relevant financial information during budgeting, accounts to donors and other decision-making activities
• Ensures that all financial transactions are properly documented and paid on a timely basis.
• Prepare and post payment vouchers into Tally 9 ERP software.
• Prepare and EFT upon due approvals.
• Assists in overall financial matters including timely retirements of expenses and completion of reports for the office and staff.
• Assist in generating activity budgets and preparing cash float documentations.
• Monitors the performance of all contracts entered for the provision of services, goods and works of the field office.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or in a related field with membership and part certification in professional association i.e. ICAN, ACCA or recognized equivalent.
• A minimum of three years in financial management, accounting, and administration working experience with an international NGO working with USG funding is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of USG rules and regulation including HSS grant policy ,45 CFR 75, A122 other donor regulations and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to be able to accept an discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Tally 9 ERP accounting software for reporting purposes and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook and other computer-based applications
• Strong written and verbal communications skills combined with the ability to work collaboratively with program staff and stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2023.