Account Officer at The West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Account Officer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial aspects of our organization under the supervision of the Head of Finance, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with accounting principles.
• The Account Officer will play a crucial role in maintaining financial records, handling transactions, and supporting the finance department's day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including ledgers, journals, and invoices.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow to ensure adequate funds are available on a monthly basis.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• Ensure that all statutory deductions such as Withholding Tax (WHT) PAYE, VAT and others statutory payments are promptly remitted to the relevant statutory authority monthly
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with accounting regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial data and support decision-making.
• Assist in conducting training on financial matters for the project team when necessary.
• Provide operational oversight function on cash/bank transactions in the finance unit
• Participate in the improvement of the accounting system and internal control.
• Follow up and review all project-related travel requests and liquidations in line with travel policy.
• Monitor balances in account receivables and payables, prepare reports on material exceptions to policies or identify long outstanding ones for corrective actions
• Accomplish other tasks as requested by the Finance Lead.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master's level degree is an advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years proven work experience as an Account Officer or similar role on development projects is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Experience and knowledge of USAID, Global Fund regulations, policies, procedures, and familiarity with subgrants management is an advantage.
• Proficiency in using accounting software (e.g Quick Book) and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with numerical data.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.