Duration of Contracts: One year subject to availability of fund and with possibilities of making it a full time employment Job Description
The Finance Officer will assist the Finance Manager with safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of Creative and ultimately the U.S. Government or other donor against fraud, loss or misuse.
The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring that any money expended in the field is done in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Creative financial management policy, and any cost principles imposed by the donor agency.
S/he is aware of, and adheres to, Creative’s procurement integrity standards in all activities.
Responsibilities
Processing of check requests and wire transfers for payments to vendors, staff and Grantees in compliance with the award and contract agreements
Data entry into Dynamics SL on a daily basis of Finance and Grants Related Transactions
Making sure that the payments to Learning Facilitators are made in time using etranzact Mobile money and Internet banking Platform.
Ensure Timely Monthly Remittances of Statutory deductions of PAVE, Pensions, NHF, NSITF and WHT by Liaising with the respective agencies FIRS, PFA, Federal Mortgage bank of Nigeria and Nigeria Social Insurance TrustFund.
Draft quarterly financial reports and monthly ad hoc reports on financial status of project expenses and budget information; submit to the Finance Manager for review.
Liaise with the Grants Manager in implementation of grants mechanism and assist to assure the smooth operation of the mechanism including the grant payments.
Oversee project procurement in accordance with the project contract and USAID and Creative requirements and regulations
Manage the Process of Clearing bills, payments, and vouchers from Abuja office, in concert with the Finance Manager, affect the transfer of project funds from the central account to field accounts.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree/HND Precisely B.Sc in Accounting, or Social Sciences.
Professional Qualifications like ACCA, ACA. will be an added advantage
4+ years’ experience in international development project financial management
Knowledgeable about USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID funded projects is preferred.
Good problem Solving and Time Management skills with ability to Multitask
Knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring and analysis.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories and practices.
With minimal supervision, manage high volume work flow.
Relevant Accounting software skills with proficiency in excel.
Well-developed written and oral communication skills
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