Accountant at a Community Healthcare Organization

BACKGROUND

A Community Healthcare Organization based in Ikeja, Lagos State, is seeking an experienced accountant with a strong understanding of community projects and grant implementation. We require a full-time accountant to start ASAP to provide excellent support and office-based assistance for our programs.

ROLE AND PURPOSE

Assist senior management, office manager, project teams, and all staff members to ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the project and office operations, including checking accounts, equipment, and supply registers. Collaborate with senior management and other unit heads to lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including the economic status of subproject accounts, along with accompanying bank documentation and receipts. QuickBooks knowledge and proficiency are key considerations.

• Ability to monitor subproject budgets using approved work plan activities.
• Monitor project expenditures periodically by analyzing financial data and producing both regular and ad hoc reports.
• Work with staff and unit heads to provide support with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of staff and field workers' reports for reimbursement of expenditures.
• Process cash advances, retirements, budget, petty cash management, and refunds with complete and correct source documents.
• Timely filing of tax returns with state and federal taxation systems.
• Prepare fiscal year budgets and enter them into an accounting software program.
• Support in grant request preparations in collaboration with other unit heads.
• Create, update, and maintain financial spreadsheets and develop budgets for office and field operations.

Requirement

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting, and fiscal control theory and practices.
• Knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures or the ability to comprehend them.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), especially in Excel, is a must-have, in addition to software skills that include automated accounting software, database spreadsheets, and Management Information Systems.
• Handle payroll by verifying hours worked against salary paid and ensuring timely salary payments.
• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3-5 years relevant experience.
• MS/MA degree with relevant experience may apply.
• The salary is competitive and negotiable, commensurate with experience and educational background.
• Familiarity with USAID-funded programs, international development programs, and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.
• An accounting certification or a recognized equivalent is an advantage.
• Using WhatsApp is mandatory.