Junior Accountant at Small Mammal Conservation Organization (SMACON)

Scope / Responsibilities

• Manage monthly reconciliation and reports
• Prepare financial annual reports and statements
• Ensure prompt entry of financial activities into accounting software
• Prepare budgets for grant applications
• Ensure SMACON meets donors’ financial reporting expectations  
• Ensure that SMACON complies with federal and state financial and tax requirements
• Maintain financial security and appropriate expenditure through internal controls
• Reconcile financial discrepancies through in-depth analyses of accounts and financial records
• Report to the Chief Finance Officer

​Requirements / Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc/BA/HND in Accounting, Management, or related disciplines
• ICAN or equivalent certifications will be an added advantage
• Must be able to work with QuickBooks

​​​Experience:

• Must have experience in bookkeeping
• Bank and auditor liaison
• Relevant post-qualification experience
• Prior experience with a non-governmental org. will be an added advantage

​Skills:

• Should be fluent in spoken and written English
• Analytical, physically organized, and good report-writing skills
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial systems, financial management, and reporting
• Must be a good team player​​.​

​​General Requirements:
In addition to the requirements, applicant should possess the following skillset for optimum productivity:

• Email management
• Knowledge of basic Microsoft tools for Word Processing, and Communication - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and similarly able to work collaboratively in Google Suites e.g. Docs, Sheets;
• Managing and handling/transferring large files online; familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Google Meet).