Finance Lead at Resource Intermediaries Limited

Resource Intermediaries Limited (RIL) is a company registered in Nigeria to engage in outsourcing services. We focus on three key areas; Human Resource Management, People Placement and Learning & Development.

We provide a broad menu of Human Resource Outsourcing Services for companies from an economical complete service.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Lead

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain financial and accounting system and reporting as guided by the organization Finance and guidance/policies
• Conduct a thorough review of invoices and payments to ensure compliance with evidence and adherence to Donor’s procedures.
• Perform periodic reviews and expenditures analysis, certifying the accuracy of the project general ledger, cash book, trial balance, and other relevant reports.
• Monitor and track Accounts Receivable (A/R) for all program staff, ensuring timely settlement of all cash advances.
• Coordinate and meticulously review the accuracy of accounting entries, ensuring completion within specified timelines to facilitate timely monthly/quarterly donor and management reporting.
• Review and approve bank reconciliations, as well as reconciliations of petty cash and fund reports at the time of replenishment.
• Oversee the submission of all tax withholdings (payroll income tax, deduction at source) to relevant parties.
• Play an active role in the capacity building of both finance and non-finance staff.
• Prepare for and facilitate external/internal audits, as deemed appropriate in consultation with the internal auditor, and respond to any audit queries.
• Contribute to the knowledge management process by providing accurate, informed, and timely professional advice to the organization's management.
• Develop and design tools or implement a system to support finance staff in the day-to-day follow-up of program advances, asset management, and ensure accurate tracking and reconciliation.

Requirements

• Possession of a University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in program finance management.
• In-depth industry knowledge regarding best practices, policies, and current regulations in accounting.
• Additional certifications in accounting such as ICAN or ACCA.
• Previous professional engagement with international donor programs.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficient communication skills, both clear and effective.
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel and adeptness in using accounting software (QuickBooks & ERP).
• Sound knowledge of bookkeeping and adherence to accounting reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.