Finance Assistant (USAID Nigeria TB LON) at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Immediate Supervisor: Finance Officer

Summary/Overview

• The Finance Assistant (USAID Nigeria TB LON) will assist in management of Accounts payable and receivable functions such as preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions, journal vouchers, bank reconciliation statements, and entering financial records in the organization’s accounting software.
• Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Officer, S/he will provide direct support to the program implementation team and operations on the general management of USAID Nigeria TB LON Grant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for entering financial information and maintaining financial records in Sage 300
• Administration of payments (Preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions, etc.)
• Maintenance of cash books
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Preparation and capturing of monthly journal vouchers for the reports of Sub Recipients and other implementing partners
• Custody of cheques books, vouchers/support documents and transfer instructions to bank(s)
• Proper filling (& custodian) of retirements and support documents of treatment centres & laboratories and other implementing partners on a monthly basis
• Remittance of WHT and other statutory deductions on a monthly basis

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• Possession of a B.Sc in Accountancy or any of the Social Sciences or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy.
• Membership or part certification in professional association i.e. ICAN, ACCA or recognized equivalent will be an added advantage. Minimum of 3 years post qualification hands-on experiecne in an International NGO or Grants operational environment is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Applicants should be Abile to work independently with minimal supervision and under pressure;
• Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft office etc.)
• Good working knowledge of Sage 300 ERP;
• Analytical mind and fluency in written and oral communication;
• Ability to relate with subordinates, colleagues and superiors
• Innovative with sound mind