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The Federation inspires, facilitates and promotes all humanitarian activities carried out by its member National Societies on behalf of the most vulnerable people. It directs and coordinates its members’ actions to assist the victims of natural and technological disasters, refugees and those affected by health emergencies. It was founded in 1919.Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of Accounting and Finance Manager, the Accountant 2 oversees reconciling, preparing, and analysing the accounting records and financial reports of the delegation/other structure under his/her responsibility.
Responsibilities
Prepares accounting entries in the accounting software on a regular basis.
Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures.
Ensures that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the fund needs of the delegation/structure.
Keeps files up to date and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.
Performs regular integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances.
Participates in monthly closing activities and is responsible for part of them.
Provides support to other departments and responds to semi-routine and non-standard inquiries when necessary.
Compile pre- and post-closing queries, Inventory Comments, Accounting Comments and Quarterly Balance Sheet Confirmation from subsites for submission to Manilla.
Manages Abuja Finance Service Task Management (STM) to ensure proper attributions and allocation of requests for validation and closing of completed requests.
Support in processing Bank Payments for submitted accounting documents.
Support the cash office in the absence of the cashier.
Support functions in pre-loggings, vendor creation, bank reconciliation and Monthly List of Account Reconciliation (LARC)
Compile, monitor, remit and make all analysis for Withholding Tax for the Delegation
May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.
Education and Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a relevant field
Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Sound knowledge of accounting software
Previous experience working with an INGO is an asset.
Applicants should have a Nigerian nationality or hold a working permit.
Desired profile and Skills:
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Very well organized, with good planning abilities.
Computer literacy; proficient in Microsoft Office software skills (outlook, Excel Power Point, Word).
