Sub-Recipient Support Accountant; reporting to Director, Finance & Admin at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Specific Job/Responsibilities:
•             To build the capacity of Sub-recipients (SRs') to manage the high volume of their financial transactions and grant amount, the SRs Support Accountant will serve as the focal person to oversee and monitor all funds disbursed to SRs for project implementation. Specific duties include: 
•             Work closely with ARFH program and other finance teams, and sub-recipients (SRs) to ensure smooth operation and effective grant's fund management by the SRs.
•             Provide guidance to SRs' Accounting Teams in the effective management of the project assets to achieve its specified objectives. 
•             Support in preparation/review of the fund request by the SRs to ensure reasonability and compliance with approved budgets
•             Review retirement documents and follow up on all outstanding advances with SRs staff and partners at Federal, State and Local communities, to ensure timely and proper-retirements.
•             Review SRs monthly transactions including cash book and bank reconciliation, and track each SR's budget and expenditure, and variance analysis report
•             Support SRs and ensure that both internal and external auditors' findings and recommendations are followed up and addressed appropriately and timely.
 
Qualifications:
Candidate must be a chartered accountant (ACA or ACCA) with First degree/HND in Accounting or other related social science courses. Also required is a minimum of five years working experience, excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. She/he must be computer literate (MS word, Excel and QuickBooks). Familiarity with NGOs' procedures is a must, while relevant higher degree will enhance applicant's chances.