Finance Assistant – Nigeria Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement SCALE at Palladium Group

Purpose of Position:

• The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the financial administration and assisting in the implementation of programmatic activities of the SCALE Project office. This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria. The Finance Assistant will report to the accountant.

Duration: 1 year, with possibility of extension for an additional 6 months.
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance and Record Management

• Finance and Record Management
• Support DOA upload process for real time uploads and follow up for approval with COP.
• Support filling process (electronic and hard copies).
• Support in collection of documents and timely review of participants payment.
• Support collection and timely review of staff retirements.
• Support collection and tracking of partners payments to finance unit electronically.
• Maintain a register for other documents submitted to the finance unit for review and payment processing.
• Support stamping and scanning of finance documents for Bi-weekly field voucher reporting.
• Assist the Accountant with reconciliation, journal entries, financial reporting and month-end closeout.

Programmatic Support:

• Assist in Budget review for TB concept.
• Organize all the logistical and operational aspects of travels for the TB concept such as developing a logistics memo.
• Assist with taking notes during staff meetings.
• Other tasks as deemed necessary by the COP.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of one years of work experience in a similar role.
• Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred.
• A degree in Accounting, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to communicate with high-level officials and vendors in a professional manner, both via written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical and computer skills; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain financial records and prepare financial reports.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English and a local language is required.
• Must be authorized to work in Nigeria.