Accounting Manager at Mercy Corps Nigeria

Mercy Corps is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Requisition Number: ACCOU003248
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Category: Finance & Compliance
Travel Required: Yes
Supervisory Responsibility: Abuja Senior Finance Officer, Finance Officer and Finance Assistant(s)
Reports Directly To: Finance and Compliance Director
Works Directly With: Finance Managers, Field Finance/Accounting staff, Program staff, HR and Operations staff, HQ IFOs / AFOs, Sub-award Unit

 About Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps is a global non-governmental, humanitarian aid organization operating in transitional contexts that have undergone, or have been undergoing, various forms of economic, environmental, social and political instabilities.

Job Requirements

• A University Degree in Accounting or equivalent certification is required (CPA, ACA or ACCA preferable).
• Four or more years of general ledger accounting experience is required.
• Four years of experience in the Finance Department of an international NGO is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience training others on financial systems.
• Knowledge of Nigeria tax regulations
• Demonstrated competency with computerized general ledger software.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Prior management experience and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.

Success Factors:

• The ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel is required.
• A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.
• A high professional standard of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.
• Training will be a key output/success factor of this role to ensure that the Nigeria finance team are structured and properly trained to perform their functions with minimal oversight.
• The Accounting Manager must be willing to travel and spend at minimum 20% of his/her time in Mercy Corps field offices.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applicants should have their CV and Cover Letters in one document not more than four (4) pages long, addressing the position requirements.
• Female candidates who are qualified are strongly encouraged to apply.

 Application Closing Date
24th January, 2023.