Systems Enhancement Accountant Job at FHI 360 - Nigeria

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Job Title: Systems Enhancement Accountant

Req ID: 3545

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Type: Nigerian National Only

Organisation: FHI 360 – Nigeria

Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)

Basic Functions:

•   This position will report to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for continuous improvement of financial systems and compliance levels at the Zonal/State offices in the country.

•   Working with the Office of Compliance and Risk Management, identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; prioritizes areas to be addressed, then, working with staff on the ground, develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.  The implementation phase must include direct training and demonstration of how to implement corrective action.

•   Ensure compliance issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated and resolved.

•   Work with the State Finance and Administrative staff to ensure that s/he fully understands and complies with the provisions of the FHI360 financial policies and procedures manual.

•   Provide continued orientation to the State Finance and Administrative staff on how to support facilities to compile and submit monthly fund requests and prepare consolidated fund requests for the whole state (covering all Health facilities and Sub awards).

Qualifications:

•   BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5– 7 years relevant experience, or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 – 5 years relevant experience.

•   Experience in accounting and accounting principles sufficient to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analyses.

•   Experience in financial reporting, and financial management systems applications.

•   Experience with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.

•   CPA, ACA or recognized equivalent is required.

•   Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

•   Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above

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