Accountant / Finance Manager at Justice & Empowerment Initiatives - Nigeria

Job Description:

JEI-Nigeria is looking for a committed accounting professional with significant experience in NGO/non-profit accounting to join our team as an Accountant / Finance Manager based in Lagos to oversee financial management across offices in Lagos and Port Harcourt. He/she will work with, train, and oversee finance-related staff in both offices and report directly to the Co-Executive Directors.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that JEI-Nigeria’s financial system runs properly in order to process financial information and generate accurate reports.
• Ensure that internal controls are maintained at an acceptable level.
• Manage and minimize risks affecting JEI-Nigeria’s assets.
• Ensure compliance with JEI-Nigeria financial policies, procedures set out in this Manual and any additional donor compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely preparation of all internal and external financial reports.
• Work with Co-Executive Directors on project and general budgeting.
• Be responsible for all aspects of cash management including:
• Monitoring accounts receivables, processing of staff payroll, and collection of debt and managing pre-payments.
• Direct, mentor/coach, appraise and supervise the other finance staff.
• Ensure that internal financial reports are generated accurately and disseminated in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years experience in NGO/non-profit accounting and financial management. Please describe the required experience in a short cover letter. Candidates with more experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• HND and/or B.Sc. in accounting or other relevant field.
• Working familiarity with IFRS and other relevant international standards.
• Professional certification a significant plus.
• Experience working with Quickbooks / other accounting software a plus.
• Supervision/management experience a plus.

Remuneration:
A competitive salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.