ACCOUNTANT ob ref:CS SUNN/2015/04 at Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN)

The Accountant shall assume responsibility for bookkeeping and accounting functions of the project, and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of the project.

Position Summary

• Accurately keep all books of account for the project, including petty cash register, cheque register, fixed assets register and all other accounting records.
• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including the preparation of bank reconciliations and receipts. Monitor the organization’s budget in accordance with approved workplan activities.
• Act as the organization’s resource person in the interpretation of financial and accounting policies/guidelines
• Analyze, develop, and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets including monitoring cash flows and requesting for fund transfers from Donor.
• Prepare written and verbal responses to inquiries and requests for budgetary information.
• Functions as support for fiscal yearend adjustments and other related financial benchmark dates.
• Assists the programmes’team in contractual modifications necessary for existing business/programs, and develops costing strategy to provide assistance in the preparation of cost proposals.
• Carry out such other duties and assignments, as may be requested by the Project Lead

Knowledge, Experience & Quaifications

• Experience in the management of funds in a donor-based, non-profit context
• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance
• Proven ability in building capacity of organizations in financial management
• Ability to represent the organization to donors, government officials and the NGO community in financial matters when necessary
• Proven ability in supervising staff when necessary
• Well developed computer skills
• Well developed written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel in Nigeria for minimum of 25%
• University degree in accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
• Possession of a professional qualification (e.g. CPA. ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent) will be a major advantage
• Minimum of 3 years experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility.
• Familiarity with the accounting, administrative, auditing, and reporting requirements of major donors (e.g. USAID, DFID, EU)
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above