Finance Assistant at Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN)

Contract Duration: One year
 

Main Purpose of Job

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Finance Manager in carrying out daily accounting functions in accordance with CS-SUNN’s financial policy.

General Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Finance Officer, carryout the following responsibilities:

• Make payments and verify the consistency of supporting documents summited in accordance with CS-SUNNS procedures, ensuring all invoices are accurate, consistent and signed
• Review bank payment vouchers and prepare payment requests
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
• Posting of finance transactions into the accounting software
• Check the accuracy and nature of all documents presented for payments (Photocopy, original, pro forma, translation, date, signature, stamp, and terms used, the accuracy of calculations etc.)
• Ensure all transactions are properly coded before entering into the accounting software.
• Preparation and remittance of monthly pension and taxes; WHT, PAYE
• Cash tracking of incoming and outgoing transactions.
• Petty cash custody & reconciliation
• Review of staff retirements and other documentations
• Assist in preparation of programs budget & monitoring
• Assist in donor report preparation & reconciliation
• Maintain and handle all payment vouchers and other finance documents
• Follow up with programs/Log for supporting documents.
• Follow up on outstanding advances and assure timely reconciliation.

Requirements
Experience, Skills and Competences;

• Bachelor's in Accounting or relevant degree
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Accountant
• Part qualified member of an accounting professional body is an added advantage
• Understanding of key aspects of accounting
• Previous experience with Donor projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets, or comparable software
• Ability to use Quickbooks accounting software
• Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial "common sense"
• Ability to create and monitor budgets
• Strong team working orientation with a flexible and adaptable approach to work demands across the whole organization
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail