Senior Accountant at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Job Description

• He / she will be responsible for accounting and finance operations for the state office and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of Nigeria’s programs/projects with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles. 
• S/He will provide support for operational problem resolution on state office cash accounts, bank resolutions, finance systems, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs at the state level. 
• Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of accounts for the State office, including checking accounts, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records. 
• Also, s/he will monitor/track SRs cash balance and work with the Finance Manager to ensure prompt cash transfer to SRs and State Offices to avoid cash-out.
• S/He will oversee capacity building activities and other support to local implementing agencies (IAs) in the focus States. 
• The Senior Accountant will also ensure the accurate keeping of all books of accounts for the State office, including checking accounts, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records and prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects account activities for the Finance Manager’s review.
• Take lead in the preparation of the project activity budget and workplan development, ensure timely processing of payments including retirements and support the procurement unit carryout procurement process.

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 - 7 years relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• CPA, ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required.
• Experience in managing financial records of donor-funded organizations, and familiarity with donor and local contractual procedures is an advantage.