Financial Accountant at Population Council

The successful candidate will provide mid - management level support to Director, Finance & Administration Nigeria, Abuja office. This includes:

(a) financial reporting and monitoring of ongoing projects
(b) preparation of draft budgets at different levels;
(c) ensure staff, partners and vendors' compliance with financial policies;
(d) perform internal auditing checks and suggest accounting controls;
(e) ensure the accuracy in the preparation and postings of journal entries and Finance's files;
(f) support the Director of Finance and Administration to ensure that all necessary controls are in place over the Council's assets;
(g) support the Director of Finance and Administration in ensuring that all reports to donors, and head office and internal documents are produced accurately and on a timely basis;
(h) ensure effective cash management, internal control, tax and statutory compliance;
(i) maintain and update monthly payroll:
(j) monitoring the balances on the staff and vendors advances on daily basis and ensure complete liquidation;
(k) Preparation of the monthly national staff benefits report to the Director of Finance and Administration:
(l) preparation of the monthly schedules of prepayments and accruals for review;
(m) ensure timelincs of disbursements and accurate recording.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must possess:
Minimum of B.Sc Accounting or its equivalent
Must be a qualified Accountant such as ANAN. ICAN,ACCA
Ai least 5 years experience in a similar post with a multinational organization/international NGO.
Excellent command ofthe English language
Good presentation skills
Excel lent computer skills.
Ability to operate financial packages such as QuickBooks, FundEZ, Sunsytstem etc.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.