AugustSecrets is an Award-winning company started by a young woman who had her child, Jaden, outside her country, and on returning, bought all sorts of foods and baby care items for the baby to be weaned at 6 months, but he later rejected the foods. As a first time mother, she got frustrated as the child was starving, and then, this moved her to begin to find alternatives from African and Nigerian foodstuffs to make homemade meals for her son. At first, the child was a picky eater, but in-between the struggle and as the mother enrolled for a short course in nutrition, she was able to come up with naturally-made, nutritious meal ideas that the baby loved. He grew solely on the meals, and the mother began to sell to young mothers like her who needed the same help with their children.
Description
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Consultant to support the setup of a robust grant-based accounting system and train our in-house finance personnel.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing donor-funded projects and will ensure our systems meet compliance, budget tracking, and reporting standards.
This is a short-term engagement tailored for someone who understands the demands of co-funded grant structures and can deliver both technical setup and hands-on training.
Responsibilities
Accounting System Setup: Design and implement an accounting system tailored to a co-funded grant project with features for budget tracking, cost allocation, and donor reporting.
Training & Capacity Building: Train our in-house accountant on system use, focusing on grant compliance, reporting, and financial tracking.
Compliance Guidance: Provide clear guidance on financial compliance principles applicable to donor-funded projects (e.g., USAID, EU, Global Fund).
Documentation: Deliver a simplified user guide/manual for ongoing use by the internal finance team.
System Integration: Recommend or configure user-friendly tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho) suited for non-profit/grant-based operations.
Qualifications & Requirements
Candidates should possess relevant qualifications in a related field.
Proven experience setting up accounting systems for donor-funded or co-funded grant projects.
Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and donor requirements.
Demonstrated ability to train and upskill finance personnel.
Proficiency in tools like QuickBooks, Zoho, or Sage.
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
Prior experience with development projects or NGOs is a strong advantage.
