Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise, mentor and direct other accounting staff
Pay ad hoc and recurrent expenditures
Manage banking transactions;
Prepare bi-monthly financial reports;
Assist programs in preparing budgets and also contribute in preparing reprogram/cost or no cost extension budgets;
Provide information for preparing monthly field office wire request and budget;
Enter transactions in financial system;
Periodic bank/accounts reconciliation
Maintain cash in safe account;
Initiate payment instructions
Assist in EMB training on financial management
Segregate expenses by related protect;
Provide finance guidance to program and administrative staff.
Track advance payment to ensure clearing of all advances;
Review travel expense reports and other payment requests for approval;
Maintain and update accrual information (vacation, severance, etc);
Maintain tax records and make timely payments;
Sub-grants financial management:
Evaluating sub-grant proposals and budgets
Reviewing sub-grants financial report to ensure compliance with terms of sub-grant and liaising with sub-grantee(s) where and when necessary;
Assist in providing training as needed to sub-grantee on IFES sub-grants and USAID financial regulations;
Perform other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or Chief of Party
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Financial Management or any related field
Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience in the financial management and/or accounting field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in managerial role.
Demonstrated financial management and accounting skill
Proven ability to mentor, motivate, work as part of a team and being able to meet deadlines.
In depth knowledge and experience with USAID and other donor financial management, reporting requirements, sub-grants procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft office and accounting software especially QuickBooks is required Excellent oral and written communication skills
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application to: ifesnigeria@ifes.org Note
Apply via :
ifesnigeria@ifes.org
