Accountant at Chemonics

Job Title: Accountant

Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Review payments prepared by Bookkeepers to ensure that all supporting documentation and approvals are accurate

• Review copies of all receipts for all expenses
• submissions to the Project and improve overall capacity in grantee financial management
• Facilitate provision of information and documentation during audits
• Review expense reports
• Provide a first review of all accounting transactions entered into the accounting software by the Bookkeepers
• Review procurement transactions prepared by Bookkeepers to ensure that all supporting documentation and approvals are accurate
• Oversee bank reconciliation process as a second reviewer
• Ensure the maintenance of proper accounting documentation
• Oversee processing of payroll each month and prepare salary receipt/payroll forms, as well as the Provident Fund withholdings and employer contributions
• Liaise with income tax authority and remit employee withholdings on a monthly basis
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the home office Field Accounting & Compliance Team (FACT) representative
• Review and approve all the work prepared by the bookkeepers
• Review all coding sheets before they are sent to the Finance Manager & COP for approval
• Examine monthly wire transfer requests through a thorough analysis of projected project expenditures
• Support the Finance Manager in subcontractor management by reviewing and monitoring monthly subcontractor invoices
• Evaluate VAT reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Ensure all transactions are in compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
• Support the Finance Manager as a liaison to other administrative and technical components to manage project financial budgeting and expenditure progress
• Conduct pre-award surveys to verify financial capability of NGO prior to award
• Lead trainings for grantees on an individual and group basis on the financial requirements and any financial management issues with the goal of improving the quality of the financial
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager to achieve the Project’s goals and objectives

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, commerce, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge and understanding of USAID regulations
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting
• Knowledge of Nigeria operating environment, including registration, taxes, and labor law
• Proven track record of managing complex budgets successfully
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and preparation of graphs, tables, charts with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and QuickBooks is necessary
• Proficiency in English required
• Must be authorized to work in Nigeria
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Application Instructions:

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “Supply Chain Technical Advisor” in the subject line to [email protected] by October 17, 2022. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.