Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the timely recording of financial information and preparing all required financial statements and reports
Prepare and control annual and quarterly budgets for the Organization and for other significant events.
Monitor budget performance and prepare budget performance review reports.
Ensure the smooth operation of the time and billing system.
Ensure timely and accurate inputting of all hours and related expenses by staff into the time billing system
Manage Axios Foundation Nigeria field accounts system, review chart of accounts, generate reports as needed for project reporting, budgeting and forecasting
Responsible for preparing local staff payroll and accompanying schedules (Tax, Pension) and ensures compliance with all project legal requirements, including employee taxes, pension fund contribution and national housing scheme.
Manage all statutory related compliance and requirements including tax returns, VAT reporting, and Withholding Tax.
Oversight of accounting anti tracking of fixed assets additions, including maintenance of fixed asset records.
Liaise with the bank on banking activities like setting up new accounts, adding new signatures, exchange rates, banking fees and resolve various issues with bank such as cleared check differences, bank fee anomalies, targeted balance calculations and enhancements to online services.
Documenting and monitoring internal controls in support of auditing team to protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Training and mentoring of Finance Officer to ensure all costs are understood and reported accurately.
Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements and assisting with financial and tax audits as the need arises.
Other financial and related tasks as required by the Director of Finance and Administration.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
A Degree in Accounting or Financial Management. Accounting certifications to professional bodies such as CPA,ACCA, CA and ICAEW is required
At least 5 years experience in accounting and finance with minimum of 3 years in an NGO
Proven experience in grants and contract management, procurement procedures would be an advantage
Familiar with multi-currency transactions management Experience and knowledge of Nigerian tax laws
Capacity to take initiative and to work in teams
Ability to work with international organizations, government officials, non-governmental organizations and the private sector
Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
Excellent computer skills
Knowledge of Dynamics Great Plains would be an asset
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
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Applicants should forward their cover letters and CV’s to: axiosrecruit.ng@axiosfoundation.org Please indicate the Position as the subject of your e-mail and header of your cover letter. Note
Apply via :
axiosrecruit.ng@axiosfoundation.org
