Senior Accountant at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Family Health International (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 health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Requisition ID: 2025201144
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-time

Basic Functions

• Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Finance, the Accountant shall assume responsibility for accounting in the Country Office and ensure compliance with the contractual financial requirements of programs/projects.

Key Responsibilities
Treasury & Cash Management:

• Oversee CO treasury operations, including daily cash position, payment tracking, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records of all CO bank accounts and banking mandates.
• Serve as the primary contact for CO banking relationships and staff profiling.
• Prepare and submit weekly cash requests to the Hub and ensure country office liquidity for daily operations.
• Ensure accurate recording of intercompany and other third-party cash transfers.

Payments & Compliance:

• Lead payment processing on DPA, GFAS, and GAPS platforms; monitor daily payment status.
• Coordinate review of submitted payments for the country office and follow through for payment.
• Maintain updated payments records including all payments documentation.
• Prepare monthly PAYE, WHT and other statutory remittance schedules and ensure timely statutory remittances.
• Maintain records of all statutory obligations and compliance requirements.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Coordinate monthly submission of country office balance sheet and ensure the accuracy of the balance sheets before submission.
• Prepare monthly pipeline reports for  projects as may be assigned.
• Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial reports, including subproject financial status and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project expenditures, analyze financial data, and produce periodic/ad hoc reports.
• Support business development activities by assisting in budget development for new programs and modifications.

Audit & Documentation:

• Retrieve and collate supporting documents for audits.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of accounting records, including checking accounts, equipment, and supply registers.

Budgeting & Workflow:

• Assist in monitoring subproject budgets against approved work plans.
• Prepare fiscal year budgets and enter them into the accounting system.
• Support state and other project finance staff to ensure accuracy and completeness of payment documentation.
• Support accounting workflow for CO and subrecipient reports, including reimbursement reviews.

Other Duties:

• Oversee the management of petty cash within the country office and provide technical supports to deep field offices on cash management.
• Create and maintain financial spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with team leads to resolve expenditure and budget issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BS / BA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 - 7 years relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 – 5 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3-4 years experience in accounting related to international development programs.
• Familiarity with DOS funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.
• CPA, ACA, ACCA or recognized equivalent is an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control theory and practices.
• Knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures or the ability to comprehend them.
• Budget monitoring and general ledger skills.
• Relevant software skills to include automated accounting software, database spreadsheets and Management Information Systems. 
• Accounting and bookkeeping skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with integrity and confidentialityr.
• Handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision; resourceful in gathering, verifying and analyzing financial data.
• Ability to travel in Nigeria for minimum of 25%.

Application Closing Date
27th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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