The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is an organization established in 2003, with its headquarters located in Abuja. PPDC focuses its interventions on promoting citizens’ participation in governance processes and strengthening transparency and accountability, while also improving ethics and integrity in the public and private sectors. PPDC is one of the leading organizations in civil society space in Nigeria dedicated to promoting wider public participation in procurement as a way to curb corruption. PPDC has more than 20 years’ of experience in advocating and campaigning on integrity issues, especially in public procurement, contract implementation and public access to information.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Accountant (Maternity Cover)
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Three (3) Month Contract
Requirements
B.Sc Accounting, Finance, Business Administration. Master’s degree will be an advantage.
Professional qualification in Accounting ( ICAN, ACCA, CPA)
Minimum of three (3) years experience performing similar roles in an INGO/NGO.
Practical knowledge of sound statutory regulatory compliance
Practical knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles, standards and fiscal statutes.
Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization program funding
Demonstrate donor reporting standard
Financial reporting and record-keeping
Documentation, filing and archiving skills.
Presentation and report writing skills.
Expert knowledge of Quickbooks Accounting software.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Microsoft package ( Excel, word and PowerPoint )
For Diversity: must be from the North East and North West part of Nigeria.
Responsibilities
Financial Management (90%):
Managing the Imprest Account and the Office running Account, Coordinated payments for meetings and workshops attendees, Local Government and State Staff
Maintaining banking transactions of the company, ensure a good relationship with the bank & take advantage of benefits
Maintain an up-to-date posting and records of all PPDC and accounts.
Prepare and update all the schedules of salary and statutory payments. E.g. PAYE, WHT, Pension, etc
Review assets registers and alert finance lead on the status of every asset of PPDC
Managing retirement of expenditure and follow up
Prepare regular financial reports on office expenses and budgets.
Manage office supplies, stock and place orders.
Prepare operation financial statements in line with directives from the finance lead.
Manage the dollar card and its payments
Manage Forex exchange transactions
Reports to Head of Finance and Internal Audit
Other duties as may arise from time to time and as may be assigned to the employee
General Responsibilities (10%):
Successfully implement the above responsibilities and assigned activities in work plans, consistent with PPDC Policies
Contribute effectively to planning, monitoring and reporting of PPDC’s work
Implement and foster adherence to the established PPDC’s policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
Participate actively in organization-wide learning and other joint activities.
Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Team Lead
Personal Qualities:
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully, and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
Must be flexible and able to improvise to handle a variety of situations
Ability to effectively train individuals and teams using participatory methodologies
Constant face-to-face, electronic and telephone communication with colleagues and the general public
Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours
Ability to prepare documents in a well-designed and attractive format, with attention to detail
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates commitment to PPDC’s Mission, Vision and Values
Displays culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning:
Sharing knowledge and experience.
Provide helpful feedback and advice to others in the office.
Leadership and Self-Management:
Focus on results for the client
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive construction attitude.
Remains calm, in control and good-humored even under pressure.
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
Willingness to be flexible and prepared to contribute to the organization in other duties as required