Jobs at Infrastructure Credit Guarantee (InfraCredit)

The TAF Accountant is responsible for the financial management, reporting, and compliance of the Technical Assistance Facility. This role ensures accurate accounting of donor funds, supports grant disbursement processes, and provides timely financial insights to stakeholders. The position plays a critical role in maintaining transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in the administration of TAF resources.

Job Details

Financial  Management & Reporting

• Maintain separate receipts and payments accounts for each donor, DFI, or grant, as well as consolidated accounts for all funding sources.
• Prepare periodic financial statements, including income and expenditure reports, balance sheets, and donor-specific financial reports.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of TAF accounts and alignment with InfraCredit’s broader financial systems.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the preparation of annual budgets for the TAF, including forecasting grant disbursements and operational expenses.
• Monitor budget performance and flag variances for corrective action

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with donor agreements, internal financial policies, IFRS standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare quarterly Risk and Control Self-Assessments
• (RCSA) and ensure adherence to internal controls and risk mitigants.

Grant & Project Accounting

• Track disbursements and expenditures for each TAF-supported project.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure proper documentation and justification of expenses.
• Work collaboratively with the TAF Manager on all TAF related matters.

System & Process Optimization

• Leverage tools like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to streamline accounting workflows and reporting.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with internal teams, donors, and auditors to provide financial updates and respond to queries.
• Support the Financial Controller/CFO with financial insights and investment tracking related to TAF.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and donor fund accounting.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, Excel).
• Familiarity with infrastructure finance and grant management is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• High attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in a donor-funded or infrastructure-focused environment.
• Mastery of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Good business/report writing and presentation skills.
• Professional, enthusiastic attitude, team player.
• Proven ability to deliver high quality customer service.
• Project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, outside clients and vendors

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Job Details

The Candidate will be providing support for the origination, structuring and execution housing infrastructure projects. This role requires a blend of financial acumen, analytical skills, industry knowledge, and project management capabilities. The critical responsibilities include: 

•  Lead the preparation of credit papers and presentations, terms sheets, information memorandum and other relevant documentation to support credit risk decision-making process. 
• Conduct thorough financial analysis, credit, and risk assessment, to evaluate the feasibility and attractiveness of potential investment opportunities. 
• Build and review financial models for the housing and real estate sector to determine the long-term credit quality of the project. 
• Lead project finance structuring of transactions in the green housing sector with clear understanding of risk mitigation and structuring elements. 
• Highlight any key risks or opportunities for improvements on the project based on site visits and documentation review and due diligence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop the scope of work for due diligence workstreams and review due diligence reports on respective green housing projects comprising legal, technical, commercial, and environmental aspects. 
• Provide end-to-end transaction execution support including negotiating deal terms, coordinating legal documentation, and liaising with external advisors and stakeholders to ensure timely deal closure. 
• Engage in market research, stay informed about industry trends, regulatory developments, and market dynamics in the green housing sector to identify emerging opportunities and risks.
• Lead the origination and manage the growing pipeline of green housing infrastructure transactions as well as reviewing market needs while recommending improvements in transaction structuring.
• Co-ordinate the preparation of regular reports and updates for internal stakeholders, investors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and reporting standards. 
• Support new business pitches and product design with sound situation-based offerings. 
• Contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing, within the green housing team to scale deal flow, enhance deal execution efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time during the engagement period.

Requirements

Candidates for the role should possess the following qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant professional qualification is an added advantage. 
• Minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of credit, debt capital market, corporate finance, project finance, private equity, and mortgage or real estate. 
• Strong analytical skills and structuring know-how, good understanding of guarantee products, capital markets and financial instruments.
• Sound financial modelling skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools as well as other financial analysis tools.
• Proven analytical skills and systematic problem-solving skills, while paying attention to detail and a quantitative mindset. 
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
•  Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound understanding of real estate and housing industry, familiar with guidelines and regulations, processes and procedures as well as the project development processes will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social impact objectives. 
• Good grasp of the critical issues and constraints faced by key actors in the housing sector in Nigeria. 
• Acute attention to detail and a dedication to providing high-quality work outcomes.