Finance and Compliance Assistant at Amnesty International

JOB PURPOSE:

• As the Finance and Compliance assistant you will assist in recording all financial transactions and payments for all Programs of AI Nigeria adhering to the accounting manual of AI Nigeria and ensure timely financial and accounting reports.  Set up and maintain filing systems of all financial transactions, Vouchers, contracts, and related financial documents.
• Ensure all   purchase requests and payment requests comply to AI Nigeria's office manual, project budgets and regulatory requirements.
• You will also assist the Finance and Office manager in the organisational (finance, administration, office maintenance and facilities and IT) functions of Amnesty International Nigeria's Office.

ABOUT YOU

• The suitable candidate must have the ability to exercise high standards of servicing to a range of stakeholders (internal to the National Office and the Amnesty movement, media, governments, NGOs and beneficiaries of Amnesty International's work, amongst others). Must understand the work of the finance and office manager in the Amnesty International Nigeria office to enable him/her provide support to Amnesty International Nigeria and to stakeholders.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare all supporting documentations for payment vouchers and carry out Voucher Reconciliation monthly.
• Assist in reviewing actual office spending with annual budget along Amnesty International Strategic goals and prepare Budget Versus Actual (BVA) reports for donor project and RAM grants.
• Maintain an effective filing system and ensure transparency to financial records and operations logs.
• Manage Withholding Tax (WHT) deductions on all payments and prepare monthly remittance across states in Nigeria.
• Prepare annual regulatory remittance of NSITF, NHF, Employee and Employer Pension and PAYE and obtain certificates.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field or relevant professional qualifications. A masters' degree or a professional qualification is an advantage.
• At least 4 years' experience in Finance and Regulatory compliance administration
• Demonstrated interest in human rights, e.g. through previous work, involvement in human rights campaigns and movement
• Good oral and written communication skills in English; other relevant local languages or additional foreign languages desirable
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail