Accountant at the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) (formerly National Action Committee on AIDS) was established in February 2000 to coordinate the various activities of HIV/AIDS in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Abuja
Supervisor: Finance Manager
Duration of contract: 33 months

Job summary

The Accountant position is responsible for assisting the Finance Manager with safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of NACA and ultimately the Global Fund (GF) or other donor against fraud, loss or misuse.
S/He is responsible for ensuring that any money expended in the field is done in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, NACA’s policy, and any cost principles imposed by the donor agency.

Key responsibilities

Prepare payment vouchers
Properly code all transactions
Control and enter all expenses from the petty cash
Process payments of expenses, including per diem and transport to participants during activities in the field
Prepare and control advances.
Assure balances of unused portions of advances are deposited into the NACA account
Prepare deposit slips for cash to be deposited into the bank account
Reconcile advances, including review of receipts, coding of expenses on the general voucher and entering into SAP
Maintain accounting files
Follow up on outstanding advances and assure timely reconciliation
Control consumption of project (petrol, electricity, water, telephone)
Participate in the improvement of the accounting system and the system of internal control
Create all financial reports as requested by supervisor
Preparation and filing of forms for payments of taxes and social security
Ensure that payments are processed accurately, timely, and safely (to minimize NACA’s risk exposure).
Ensure that entries are entered into financial system accurately and timely.
Ensure that month and year-end accounting activities are done accurately and in compliance with NACA policies and procedures.
Process travel advances to staff, assuring proper documentation and timely clearing of all advances.
Estimate upcoming cash needs and accrue expenditures as appropriate.
Create weekly and monthly specialized reports for the Finance Manager to review and submit to Project Coordinator
Ensure that all costs have adequate prior authorization and approval.
Ensure audit compliance utilizing principles of audit and performance.
Maintain current standing with all mandated tax and registrations, including submission of payments and required reports.

Experience

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Audit
ICAN or equivalent degree (CA, CPA, ACCA,CISA,CFE) is added advantage
A minimum of 5 years accounting or auditing and grants management experience
Preferably at least 2 years’ experience working with donor funded projects.
Ability to use basic accounting software (SAP)
Good understanding of budgets, financial processes and financial reporting and compliance with donor requirements.
Sound knowledge of the Government of Nigeria structures and policies relevant to the management and oversight of Global Fund programs will be an advantage.
Excellent experience of budgeting and budget management
Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures
Excellent experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
Ability to work with minimal supervision work and as part of a diverse team
Strong supervisory and capacity building skills, experience in managing professional staff is an advantage.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including professional level English language skills.