Concerned Women International Development Initiative · Nigeria
The Account Officer will be responsible for managing CWIDI’s day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting grant budgeting and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational financial policies, and strengthening internal financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for organizational and project accounts.
Maintain and regularly update the cash book, journals, general ledger, and other accounting records.
Record all financial transactions promptly and accurately using QuickBooks.
Ensure proper filing and documentation of financial records and supporting documents.
Budgeting and Grant Financial Management
Support the preparation and development of grant proposal budgets in collaboration with programme staff.
Review donor budget templates to ensure compliance with donor financial guidelines.
Support budget revisions, cost modifications, and budget realignments.
Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and provide budget utilization and variance analysis.
Financial Reporting
Prepare monthly financial reports for management review.
Produce expenditure analysis and budget variance reports.
Support the preparation of donor financial reports in line with reporting requirements.
Provide financial information to support project implementation and management decision-making.
Accounting, Reconciliation, and Compliance
Conduct monthly bank reconciliations.
Reconcile project accounts, cash books, journals, ledgers, and QuickBooks balances.
Review retirement documents for project advances and activity funds to ensure compliance with CWIDI policies.
Follow up on outstanding retirements and resolve financial discrepancies promptly.
Payroll and Statutory Compliance
Prepare monthly payroll schedules, staff timesheets, and payslips.
Support timely remittance of PAYE, withholding tax, and other statutory deductions.
Ensure compliance with Nigerian financial regulations and donor requirements.
Audit, Asset Management, and Institutional Support
Prepare financial schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audits.
Maintain and regularly update the organizational asset register.
Support periodic verification of organizational assets.
Provide financial information to support project implementation and management decision-making.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a non-profit or NGO environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
LOCATION
Nigeria (specific location not specified)
APPLICATION
NOTE
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications close on [date not specified].