Finance and Administration Officer

Pact Nigeria, located in Abuja, is the Nigerian Country office of Pact, which is an independent International non-profit Organization headquartered in Washington, DC, USA. Pact's vision is a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership over their future. Its mission is to enable systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development."

We are seeking highly experienced and qualified candidates to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer
Location: Kebbi
Position Summary

• The Finance Officer plays a critical role in Pacts financial management. With a large number of procurements and grants to local organizations, Pact’s accounting practices, oversight, and financial support of its local partners is a central to effective programming.
• Performs general ledger maintenance and reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, including sub-grants and sob-awards; 
• Reviews sub-grant and sub-award financial reports, taking initiative to resolve problems in accordance with policies and program objectives.
• Provide general orientation and support to sub-grantees on financial reporting Follow-up with 3rd party transactions, ensuring that all related documentation are submitted such as TA for sub-awards, deposit slips are properly filed etc.
• Performs general ledger maintenance and reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, including sub-grants and sub-awards, Develops monthly and quarterly financial reports for the review/approval of the finance manager.
• Prepare and follow up with transactions to ensure that payments ate accurately captured, timely and complete.
• Reviews procurement and payment documents ensuring appropriate cost coding and accuracy.
• Ensures timely payments to vendors and other project related expenses such as telephone travel etc.
• Carries out banking transactions/reconciliations, ensuring appropriate and accurate capturing in accounting system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum B.Sc. in Accounting or its equivalent is required. Chartered accountant qualifications a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems (QuickBooks and serenics), including payrolling required.
• Also must have knowledge of internal control systems and financial audit processes.
• Advanced use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Power Point and MS Publisher
• Must also have at least three years experience as an accountant. Experience with accounting standards/practices of international organization a strong plus.