Accountant at Netherland Leprosy Relief

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounting documents and daily data entry in QuickBooks and/or excels sheets for the Country Representative Office.
• Preparation of monthly bank and cash reconciliation of the projects assigned to him/her
• Preparation of quarterly financial report for NLR and Donor Projects
• Preparation of monthly advances/debtors and accruals/creditors report
• Reviewing of monthly and quarterly financial reports of Projects assigned to him/her, generating necessary feedback and ensuring that recommendations are implemented by project officers.
• Reviewing of quarterly fund requests/forecasts from projects officers ensuring budget availability and making due recommendation(s) to the Head of Finance and Admin.
• Assisting budget holders and partners in the preparation of their annual budgets and/or multi-year project budgets for external donors
• Undertaking any other duties as may be assigned by Management with a view to assisting NLR Nigeria effectively implement its Vision and Missio

Competencies

• Degree in Accounting. Professional part-qualification (ICAN or its equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Two years of accounting experience with an international NGO, or similar work situation.
• Competence in ICT and QuickBooks (experience in NAVISION is an added advantage)

Skills/Attitudes

• Analytical, Good Communication skills, Good reporting skills, Organisational sensitivity, Cooperation, Hands on mentality, Teaching skills, Computer skills, Able to make priorities and work under pressure for meeting deadlines