Accountant at Global Peace Development

Position Summary

• The Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of Global Peace Development’s projects and operations in Yobe State.
• The role involves overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor financial policies, processing payments, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• The Accountant will work closely with the State Coordinator and report directly to the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reports, posting and reconciliations on quickbooks for all project activities in the State.
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and forecasting processes for projects in the state.
• Maintain updated and well organized financial and accounting records for both internal and external audits.
• Support resource mobilization effort in the state
• Liaise with the State Coordinator and Program teams to ensure financial planning aligns with project deliverables.
• Monitor expenditures and provide timely alerts on potential budget overruns.
• Prepare standard monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports to the Head Office and donors.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations such as tax remittance and audit standards.
• Uphold GPD’s core values of transparency, integrity, fairness, and accountability in all financial dealings.

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of BSc / HND in Accounting, or Banking and Finance.
• At least 2 - 3 years of practical accounting experience in the NGO sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting, donor compliance, and Nigerian tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience working in Yobe State is an advantage.