• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance Lead



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 4 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial and accounting system and reporting as guided by the Sydani Finance and guidance/policies


• Review invoices and payments to ascertain compliance with evidence and Donor’s procedures


• Perform periodic reviews/expenditures analysis and certify the project general ledger, cash book, trial balance and other pertinent reports


• Maintain/Track Accounts Receivable (A/R) for all program staff and ensure settlement of all cash advances within the specified time frame


• Coordinate and review the accuracy of the accounting entries to ensure they are completed within the set timeline to facilitate timely monthly/quarterly donor and management reporting


• Review and ensure proper authorization and approval and timely processing of payment/reimbursement requests for employees/suppliers/vendors.


• Review and approve bank reconciliations and reconciliations of petty cash and fund report at the time of replenishment


• Review submission of all tax withholdings (payroll income tax, deduction at source) to relevant parties


• Participate in capacity building of both finance and non-finance staff


• Prepare for and facilitate external/internal audits as appropriate in consultation with the internal auditor and respond to audit(s) queries


• Remain up to date on Government regulations and donor ‘s financial management and reporting requirements


• Assist in the knowledge management process by providing accurate, sound, and timely professional advice to the management of Sydani


• Develop/Design tools or put in place a system to assist finance staff to conduct day-to-day follow-up of the program advances, asset management and ensure accurate tracking and reconciliation


• Contribute to all relevant meetings involving consideration of policy/procedures


• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.


• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Key Qualifications And Competencies Required

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or other relevant fields


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program finance management


• Industry knowledge of best practices, policies, and current regulations in accounting


• Additional certifications in accounting i.e ICAN, ACCA


• Previous professional experience with international donor programs


• Results-oriented professional capable of achieving targets and goals set in cooperation with the client, counterparts, and stakeholders


• Demonstrated ability to work productively within a team


• Possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively


• Fluency in English is required


• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and use of accounting software (QuickBooks & ERP)


• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting reporting standards


• Strong analytical and mathematical skills


• Detail-oriented


• High level of integrity and reliability


• Ability to work with little or no supervision


• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment