Accountant | Lagos, Nigeria | 2023 at Chemonics International

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and track all LUWASH annual budgets and revise expected expenditures on an as-needed basis
• Create, maintain, and effectively manage the LUWASH finance systems, including trackers, procedures, and forms, etc., and conduct regular reviews of finance processes to identify opportunities for improvements
• Ensure LUWASH financial procedures are in compliance with the most recent USAID financial regulations and procedures
• Handle all project invoices and work closely with the procurement and operations teams to process invoices and backup documentation
• Enter and process payments into the project banking system
• Work closely with the Operations, Procurement and HR staff to ensure that internal policies are followed as they relate to procurement processes
• Maintain a proper accounting department, checking the project’s internal control system to ensure that the policies and procedures are being adhered to
• Process payment for local consultants, vendors, grantees, and subcontractors in accordance with USAID/Chemonics accounting procedures and contract policies
• Track sub ledger balances, including receivable accounts for individual staff ensuring that outstanding travel advances are settled before issuing new advances
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of four (4) years of accounting/financial management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with culturally diverse staff
• Demonstrated understanding of USAID and Nigerian bookkeeping rules and requirements
• Knowledge of Nigeria operating environment strongly preferred, including registration, taxes, and labor law
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in written and oral English is required