Finance Lead at Resource Intermediaries Limited

We are looking to hire a suitable candidate for the role of Finance Lead. 
 Salary:     N450,000 – N550,000 + Benefits 
 
Job Purpose: 

The Finance lead would be responsible for performing periodic reviews/expenditures analysis, certify the project general ledger, cash book and trial balance;Coordinating and reviewing the accuracy of accounting entries; Review and approve bank reconciliations and reconciliations of petty cash and fund report. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Maintain financial and accounting system and reporting as guided by the organization Finance and guidance/policies 
• Review invoices and payments to ascertain compliance with evidence and Donor’s procedures and other pertinent reports 
• Maintain/Track Accounts Receivable (A/R) for all program staff and ensure settlement of all cash advances within specified timeframe 
• Review and ensure proper authorization and approval and timely processing of payment/reimbursement requests for employees/suppliers/vendors. 
• Review submission of all tax withholdings (payroll income tax, deduction at source) to relevant parties.  
• Participate in capacity building of both finance and non-finance staff.  
• Prepare for and facilitate external/internal audits as appropriate in consultation with internal auditor and respond to audit(s) queries.  
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required. 

Qualifications/Experience 

• Minimum of 4 Years of experience in program finance management 
• Must possess additional accounting certifications i.e. ICAN, ACCA 
• Industry knowledge on best practices, policies, current regulations in accounting 
• Previous professional experience with international donor programs 
• Results-oriented professional capable of achieving targets and goals set in cooperation with the client, counterparts, and stakeholders. 
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and use of accounting software (QuickBooks & ERP) 
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting reporting standards 
• High level of integrity and reliability