Zonal Program Accountant at Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development

Main Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Zonal Program Coordinator, the Zonal Program Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the management and administration of Program finances.

Specific Duties:

• Ensure the program’s financial procedures, as detailed in the Program Implementation and Financial Manuals are strictly adhered to by all program staff and implementing partners at the state level.
• Facilitate the timely disbursement of program funds to various units.
• Prepare Statement of Expenditures (SOE5) for timely preparation of withdrawal applications.
• Maintenance of up to date accounting and financial records in accordance with the project’s accounting system, including journals. ledgers, fixed asset registers, etc.
• Responsible for the safe custody of petty cash and documents.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare financial statements.
• Ensure timely closure of accounts at the end of the month and prepare a reconciliation statement and submit that updated account to the management.
• Responsible for verifying the eligibility and accuracy of all payments.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements in the processing of funds for project activities (including advances and payments to service providers) as well as timely processing and payment to intended beneficiaries.
• Liaise with various department/Units to prepare the periodic financial report on the standard format and submits to the ZPC, who will forward to the NPC for further necessary action.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports,
• Prepare for and coordinate and supervise all financial and administrative audits in a timely manner
• Ensure that all supporting documents used in request for funds replenishment as well as payments for projects activities, goods. works and services are properly kept.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned front time to time by the Zonal Program Coordinator and/or by the National Program Accountant on the NPCT.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting as well as membership of a recognized accounting body (eg. ICAN, ANAN, CPA,ACA, ACCA, ACMA).
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a donor assisted project/program. A working knowledge of AfDB financial regulations will be added advantage
• Familiarity with public sector financial management systems in government and multi lateral operations.
• Comprehensive computer skills with practical knowledge of Microsoft Officef (especially Word & Excel) and Accounting Software.
• He/She must be a Team player and open to learning new techniques.

Terms of Appointment
Maximum of five years, renewable every year subject to satisfactory performance. The performance criteria will be the indicator for assessing every officer.