Finance Consultant at John Snow Inc - JSI

Job Description
The finance consultant will work under the guidance of the Associate Director Finance and Administration and overall supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration.

Key Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

•     Manage the JSI field accounts system, review chart of accounts, generate QuickBook reports as needed for project reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
•     Regularly update QuickBooks, prepare bank account reconcillation and resolve account variances in compliance with all US Government (USG) and JSI financial management and accounting policies and regulations.
•     Process expense reports, travel advances and retirements; prepare vouchers, review receipts and other supporting documentation to ensure accuracy before forwarding for payment.
•     Ensure that all financial transactions are completed with high degree of accuracy, in full compliance with USG and JSI requirements and within established timelines.
•     Assist the Director of Finance in the analysis, development, and documentation of internal process and control and ensure compliance with all USG and JSI financial management and accounting policies and regulations.
•     Reconcile and track outstandings advances , updates inventory logs, monitors projects expenses and track expenditures and accruals.
•     Provide support and guidance to program and other administrative staff in accordance with JSI policy and procedures, including travelling to field offices, training sites and other field locations when required.
•     Develop and maintain an effective professional relationship with JSI's local banking institutions
•     Engage in other financial tasks as assigned.

Qualification and Skills
Applicants for this position must possess the following qualification and skills:

•     Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Financial Management
•     At least 3 years Financial Management experience.
•     Experience with QuickBook is strongly preferred.
•     Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
•     Experience and knowledge of Nigerian tax law.
•     Financial experience with a USAID-funded project and knowledge of USAID and regulations would be an advantage
•     Excellent verbal and written English