The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Manager to coordinate and perform financial management and other activities to ensure successful implementation of the Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) in Nigeria. They will perform accounting and financial duties for the STRIDES Activity in Nigeria including audit function to assure accuracy and compliance with internal and external regulations. They will select and apply established procedures appropriately and update the supervisor on the status of the project as required.
Your Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares and monitors monthly expenditures for projects by analyzing financial data and providing monthly reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Serves as a principal source of information on fiscal policies and procedures including federal funding rules and advises management on existing options or alternatives to make appropriate business decisions.
Establishes and manages accounting record keeping systems and procedures for tracking and reporting.
Assists with reviewing invoices and preparation of annual project proposals for renewal.
Works with project leaders to resolve problems associated with monthly expenditures and project budgets.
Communicates with management and project leaders regarding proposal development and monitoring of budgets to ensure projects adhere to budget constraints and meet completion.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
The Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
Strong knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), budgeting, and fiscal control theories and practices.
Working knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated spreadsheet and database software skills.
Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work well with others, verify and analyze financial data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
Problem Solving & Impact
Works on problems of diverse scope that require analysis of data and evaluation of identifiable factors.
Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Decisions made generally affect own job or specific functional area.
Qualifications and Requirements
BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or its recognized equivalent, with 1–3 years relevant experience.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting and administration related to international development programs.
Proficiency in MS Office and strong Excel skills.
Knowledge of digital financial tools is desirable.
Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
Typical Physical Demands
Typical office environment.
Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used
Personal computer/laptop
Microsoft applications (Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams)