State Accountant at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• S/he will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations including monthly financial reports of the WEWE Rivers State office
• S/he will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and stability of our organization’s state office in Rivers State by managing budgets, employee monthly timesheets, and analyzing financial data
• S/he will provide the organization with accurate quantitative information on the financial position of the state office while ensuring we are compliant with all tax regulations
• S/he will be responsible for preparing monthly bank reconciliation reports
• S/he will be responsible in posting CBOs' financial reports
• S/he will post, maintain, and reconcile financial transactions in QuickBooks Accounting software
• S/he will prepare other periodic financial reports as may be requested
• S/he will prepare cash advance liquidations for review and submission to the donor
• S/he will support the successful external audit of WEWE corporate finances yearly
• S/he will facilitate effective, efficient, and timely financial transaction recordings, review all postings from the Rivers office, and merge with the Headquarters postings
• S/he will support proper budget monitoring/management in a manner that will aid good management decisions on project expenditures
• S/he will ensure compliance with statutory deductions and remittances
• S/he will ensure that Rivers Office is financially compliant at all time
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting
• Must have completed NYSC or have an exemption certificate
• Must possess a second-class upper (2.1) /Upper credit or above
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ICAN, ANAN, or ACCA) Certified
• A master’s degree in Accounting will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of post-NYSC work experience in a private Audit or Chartered Accountant firm
• Must have strong leadership and administrative skills
• Must have good Auditing skills
• Must have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Must be honest, ethical, and professional in the discharge of duties
• Ability to work well in a team and be emotionally resilient
• Must be proficient in the use of QuickBooks Accounting software
• Strong Computer skills especially MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in the use of Quick Books Accounting Software
• Ability to develop a financial budget for donors
• Quick at responding to emails and voice calls
• Experience in an NGO on a US Government funded project is required
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.