Accountant, Nigeria, USAID FTF Nigeria Agriculture Extension and Advisory Services Activity (AEAS) at Winrock International

Background

• The USAID Feed the Future Nigeria Agriculture Extension and Advisory Services Activity (AEAS) is a five-year project (May 2023 to May 2025) implemented by Winrock International. It focuses on sustainable agricultural extension services in Nigeria.
• The overall objective of the AEAS activity is to expand access to agro-inputs and services while disseminating extension messaging to at least 2 million smallholder farmers in Nigeria.
• By leveraging the facilitative market systems approach, the project aims to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience, particularly in Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Kaduna, Kebbi, and Niger states.

Position Summary

• The accountant will be responsible for accounting activities to include financial reports, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, auditing field office vouchers, and other general accounting functions.
• He/she will also ensure field-based adherence to donor and Winrock financial policies and procedures, regulations, controls, and reporting systems.
• This is a local/national position and is not eligible for international allowances. Qualified applicants residing in Abuja, Nigeria are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Perform accounting activities to include financial reports, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, and other general accounting functions
• Maintain the finance files for all project activities, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses and monthly invoices, etc.
• Prepare monthly payroll for staff, including helping review staff timesheets in Dayforce for proper signatures and allocation information; calculating all salaries, income tax obligations; and recording all relevant accruals, including fringe, bonuses, gratuities, etc. in compliance with signed employee agreements.
• Assist in managing data entry in the QuickBooks and Field Office Vouchers on day-to-day basis; prepares journal, receipts and disbursement vouchers, and accumulates documents in support of the voucher and seeks proper approvals.
• Assist Snr accountant to develop monthly projections for project monthly cash flow needs and prepare request to Winrock Ho, follow through on receipt of funds and bank reconciliations
• Assist in processing government remittances within set due dates such as withholding taxes from compensation and other services, and statutory social contributions
• Assist the Finance Director with developing spreadsheet programs for tracking and monitoring all financial activities and maintaining spreadsheets with current project expense data.
• Ensure that monthly financial reports package is submitted to the Winrock International Regional office by the given deadline
• Upload financial vouchers and support documentation in Winrock official project filing site by the given deadline
• Assist with the preparation and submission of monthly invoices and other financial reports as required and provide required documentation for USAID-required audits.
• Work closely with the procurement and operations team to process payments for local consultants, vendors, and subcontractors in accordance with USAID/Winrock’s policies and procedures
• Tracks staff advances
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field
• Three (3) years of experience in managing accounts and generating financial reports, preferably in a non-profit or international development environment
• Clear and concise understanding of bookkeeping and accounts, and must have knowledge of the tax and regulations system in Nigeria
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred)
• Experience managing accounts for US Government funded projects.
• Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements:
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Proficient user of Quick Books.
• Accounting and bookkeeping skills
• Ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely in English
• Calm, Peaceful, Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to manage stress and meet deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with international employees
• Strong skills in internal controls and accounting standards.