Finance and Procurement Officer at Education Development Center (EDC)

Position Requirements

The USAID/Nigeria's Northern Education Initiative Plus project, being implemented by Creative Associates and EDC, works to improve the quality of and access to education in Nigeria's Northern states. The Finance and Procurement Officer will be responsible for working under the Finance and Administration Officer to manage project expenditures, accounts and procurement.This position is based in Sokoto, Nigeria, and will report to the Sokoto Senior Finance and Administration Officer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages day to day finance operations, including implementing EDC and USAID policies, procedures and systems, reviewing accounts payable documents for proper accuracy and completeness, and liaising with bank on all banking issues
• Completes donor financial reporting, tracks spending, and supports the Finance and
• Administration Officer in Sokoto  Provides updated monthly cost reports and draft quarterly financial reports and monthly ad hoc reports on financial status of project expenses and budget information
• Manages the process of clearing bills, payments, and vouchers from the Abuja field office;
• manages the transfer of project funds received from the central account
• Maintains accurate and complete accounting and procurement records and assist with financial audit preparations
• Tracks equipment purchases made from the Abuja office in coordination with the accountant in Sokoto
• Works closely with the home office in Waltham, MA to ensure reconciliation of monthly expense reports, and respond to any inquiries they may have
• Manages the procurement of the project’s goods, services, and equipment  made out of the
• Abuja office in conjunction with the Finance and Administration team in Sokoto.

Skills and Experience

• Candidates must demonstrate expertise in accounting, finance or business administration. They must have knowledge of procurement and accounting principles, USAID rules and regulations and Nigerian labor laws in addition to the following:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 3-5 years related experience with international projects, or Master's degree or equivalent with 1-3 years relevant experience with international projects; CPA strongly preferred
• Experience using finance systems, preferably Excel and QuickBooks
• Ability to balance work within a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills
• The candidate must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English Candidates must demonstrate the ability to balance work within a team environment while working with minimal supervision; strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; good technical writing skills. Candidates must have the ability to travel regularly to Bauchi, Sokoto and other States in Northern Nigeria and to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Education

A high school diploma is required. A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, or other related field, is highly desired.