Accountant at FHI 360 - Abuja

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges.

FHI 360 is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Accountant
Req ID: 3562

Location: Abuja

Basic Functions

• Under the direction of the State Senior Finance & Admin Officer, the Accountant shall assume responsibility for accounting in the State Office and ensure compliance with the contractual financial requirements of the project.
• Assists the State Senior Finance & Admin. Officer to ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the project, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
• Works with the State Senior Finance & Admin. Officer to lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of subprojects account activities with accompanying bank documentation and receipts. Assist the SSFAO in monitoring NGO subproject budgets in accordance with approved workplan activities.
• Works with the SSFAO to provide support with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of State Office and sub recipient reports for reimbursement of expenditures.
• Works with the SSFAO to analyze, develop, and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets including monitoring cash flows and requesting for fund transfers from FHI/HQ.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
• CPA. ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility
• Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online