State Accountant at Grid Consulting

The State Accountant will provide financial management support to the programme and ensure the proper management of funds using relevant regulations and financial procedures. The office holder will also maintain records of transactions in the programs' accounting software and other tools relevant for transaction record keeping.

Additional key responsibilities will include:

• »  Managing of programs' financial management accounts, including generating timely and relevant financial reports;
• »  Implementation of relevant financial and operational policies and procedures in the programs' state office;
• »  Assist in the development of expenditure forecast, periodic budget forecast and ensure proper control of periodic expenditure;
• »  Manage financial relationship with external stakeholders in the state, such as; banks, donors, contractors, suppliers, Government Departments and agencies

Qualifications

Interested candidates must have a Bachelors/HND degree in Accounting or other related discipline with a minimum of 5-years' experience working with international donor funded programs (particularly in financial management). Professional qualification such as ICAN or ACCA is an added advantage. Preferred candidates should be proficient in the use of database tools and have knowledge of at least two (2) accounting software (Quick Books, Peach Tree or SAGE)