Systems Enhancement Accountant at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Systems Enhancement Accountant

Location: Abuja
Job Category: Fixed Term

Job Description

• The Systems Enhancement Accountant will be responsible for continuous improvement of financial systems and compliance levels at the Project Head and State Offices. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; prioritizes areas to be addressed, then, working with staff on the ground, develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Ensure compliance issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated and resolved. Institute and maintain an effective compliance communication program for the project, including promoting (a) use of the Feedback Finance hotline; (b) heightened awareness of SOPs and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
• Provide continued orientation to the State Finance and Administrative staff on how to support facilities to compile and submit monthly fund requests and prepare consolidated fund requests for the whole state (covering all Health facilities and Sub awards).

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MSc in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years relevant experience
• Experience in accounting and accounting principles sufficient to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analyses
• Experience in financial reporting, and financial management systems applications.
• Experience with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria
• CPA, ACA or recognized equivalent is required.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2023.