Finance Assistant at Pro-Health International

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• The Finance Assistant will be responsible for book keeping, disbursement, recording, requesting for replenishment of petty cash.
• He or She is responsible for financial transactions of assigned project.
• He or she will ensure timely banking, payments, contracts and payroll transactions of the project.
• He or She will assist in ensuring that Ledger accounts are properly maintained and reported in line with donor requirements and timelines.
• He or She will participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial reports for donor agencies and PHI.
• Make daily postings to ensure income and expenditures are given proper treatment in the project financial system. Ensure that expenditures are within budgetary allocation and also reports variation
• Ensure efficient use of project resources and compliance with organizational, Nigerian and various donor financial regulations and procedures, In addition, he or she will:
• Assists in the preparation of monthly reports for program financial activities in the field, Reports to Senior Accountant on the financial performance of the project on periodic basis.
• Undertakes payroll preparation; tax and pension deductions and remit same appropriately.
• Participates in monthly bank reconciliation for the program accounts.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• First degree / HND in Accounting related courses.
• Minimum of 1year work experience with a USG funded project and other donor agencies outside & within Nigeria
• Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel & PowerPoint
• Goodknowledge of tally accounting software

Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage details
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of personalities