Accountant at African Centre for Innovation and Leadership Development (ACILD)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports for our board members and donors.
• Participate in grant development; write reports on grants and other project activities.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, PowerPoint, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Carry out procurement and develop contracts for stakeholders.
• Project management and Research operations.

Qualification

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• At least 1 year experience managing finance and financial records.
• HND/OND/B.Sc in Accounting or similar discipline.
• Ability to use computer hardware and internet.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Peachtree.
• Applicant must be resident in Abuja.