Accountant Assistant at Youngstars Foundation

Job Description

• Under the direction of the Director of Accounts, the Account Assistant shall assume responsibility for accounting in the foundation and ensure compliance with the contractual financial requirements of programs/projects.
• Assist in accurate keeping of all books of account for the project, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
• Work with the Director of Accounts to lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, fiscal year budgets including financial status of sub-projects account activities with accompanying bank documentation and receipts.
• Assist the Director of Accounts and other supervisory staff in monitoring sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.
• Monitor periodic expenditures of projects by analyzing financial data and producing periodic and ad hoc reports.
• Function as support for processing cash advances, retirements, petty cash management and refunds made in favor of the foundation.
• Review the work of sub-grantees for accuracy and proper report content.
• Support in proposal development in collaboration with proposal team.
• Create, update, and maintain financial spreadsheets.
• Develop budgets, including staff time allocations.
• Work with team leads to resolve problems associated with monthly expenditures and life-of projects budgets.

Requirements

• BS/BA/HND in Accounting, Banking, and Finance or its recognized equivalent
• Minimum of 1-3 year’s experience in accounting related position.
• Familiarity with non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.

Basic DNA:

• Highly creative, innovative and can generate ideas.
• Passionate about development and young people.
• Self motivated and meets deadlines.
• Enjoys team spirit and collaboration.
• Tolerant and respectful of other tribes, religion and nationality.
• Open to learning.
• Zero tolerance for norm and routine