Jobs Career Advice Signup
X

Send this job to a friend

X

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

  • Posted: May 2, 2024
    Deadline: May 10, 2024
    • @gmail.com
    • @yahoo.com
    • @outlook.com
  • Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    DAI works on the frontlines of international development. Transforming ideas into action-action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. We work with a wide range of clients, including national and local ...
    Read more about this company

     

    Finance Consultant- USAID Nigeria State Accountability, Transparency and Effectiveness (State2State) Activity

    Job Description

    • Prepares relevant reports and ensures that all state transactions follow USAID standards and regulations and DAI policies and procedures as outlined in the Field Operations Manual (FOM).
    • Manages the state’s administration processes, collates financial and technical reports, and ensures timely and accurate financial reporting aligned with technical outcomes.
    • Provides the Senior Accounting Manager (Abuja Office) and the Accountant (Abuja Office) with the appropriate financial and operating information, as necessary, allocates project funds among the state’s various program activities, works closely with other departments in the state on problems involving accounting systems and financial planning.
    • Helps establish and maintain adequate systems of control to protect against financial misstatement in accordance with applicable government accounting and administrative regulations; supports the federal level in coordinating the state’s annual and another financial audit including preparation of supporting schedules and information; responds to auditor questions (in coordination with Abuja Office) and consolidates report formats.
    • Support to manage all banking activities including withdrawals, deposits, and preparation of all bank payments and checks.
    • Records all financial transactions in the Field Expense Report (VFER) daily; ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices, advances and reimbursements, checks, and wire transfer payments; uploads the expenses into Oracle based on DAI’s schedule.
    • Support to perform monthly bank reconciliations and routinely monitor bank account balances.
    • Works with the Senior Accounting Manager to approve and distribute travel advance amounts based on State2State travel advance policy; audits travel requests and expense reports for accuracy and compliance.
    • Follows procedures to ensure accurate and timely payment and reconciliation of travel advances, and reimbursements for staff and partner travel.
    • Reviews and monitors outstanding advance report(s) paying close attention to and reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager advances that have not been settled after 30 days of issuance.
    • Other related duties of a reasonable nature as assigned by the supervisor or designee.

    Reporting:

    The Finance Consultant will be technically supervised by the Senior Accounting Manager.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • A bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or other relevant field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
    • At least 8 years of experience in finance and accounting. Previous experience working on US government-funded projects is highly preferred.
    • Strong training, communications, and personnel management skills.
    • Previous supervisory experience is highly preferred.
    • Strong oral and written English language communication skills are required.
    • Must be willing to be trained and be able to train others.
    • Must be organized and able to effectively prioritize work as and when necessary.
    • Computer skills: proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Excel at a minimum).

    Method of Application

    Qualified candidates should please send their CV and cover letter to Kathy_Adeyeye@dai.com and also copy Michael_Ojo@dai.com  using the Job Title as the Subject of the email.

    Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

  • Apply Now
  • Send your application

    View All Vacancies at DAI Back To Home

Subscribe to Job Alert

 

Join our happy subscribers

 
 
Send your application through

GmailGmail YahoomailYahoomail