Accountant at Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial operations of the organization and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers etc.
• Responsible for entering financial information and maintaining all financial records for projects and for the organization.
• Manage financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, develop financial reports, and make recommendations to the organization on budget expenditures
• Monitor the expenditures to ensure that programme funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year.
• Provide orientation and training to the organization staff on cost-effective management.
• Ensure that all financial reporting is completed on time and submitted
• Provide financial inputs for proposal development, project management, Human Resource Management policies, logistics, travel and other areas of administration.

Requirements

• Minimum of First Degree in Accounting from a reputable University
• Minimum of three years’ cognate work experience as an Accountant
• Clear commitment to the mission of YMCA is a must for all applicants
• Work experience in an NGO is an added advantage
• Knowledge and experience of relevant accounting software
• Sound knowledge of financial regulatory requirements
• Ability to multitask is important for all applicants.