Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources.
- Experience 3 years
- Location Abuja
Background
- The USAID Feed the Future Nigeria Agriculture Extension and Advisory Services Activity (AEAS) is a five-year project (May 2023 to May 2025) implemented by Winrock International. It focuses on sustainable agricultural extension services in Nigeria.
- The overall objective of the AEAS activity is to expand access to agro-inputs and services while disseminating extension messaging to at least 2 million smallholder farmers in Nigeria.
- By leveraging the facilitative market systems approach, the project aims to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience, particularly in Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Kaduna, Kebbi, and Niger states.
Position Summary
- The accountant will be responsible for accounting activities to include financial reports, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, auditing field office vouchers, and other general accounting functions.
- He/she will also ensure field-based adherence to donor and Winrock financial policies and procedures, regulations, controls, and reporting systems.
- This is a local/national position and is not eligible for international allowances. Qualified applicants residing in Abuja, Nigeria are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions
- Perform accounting activities to include financial reports, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, and other general accounting functions
- Maintain the finance files for all project activities, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses and monthly invoices, etc.
- Prepare monthly payroll for staff, including helping review staff timesheets in Dayforce for proper signatures and allocation information; calculating all salaries, income tax obligations; and recording all relevant accruals, including fringe, bonuses, gratuities, etc. in compliance with signed employee agreements.
- Assist in managing data entry in the QuickBooks and Field Office Vouchers on day-to-day basis; prepares journal, receipts and disbursement vouchers, and accumulates documents in support of the voucher and seeks proper approvals.
- Assist Snr accountant to develop monthly projections for project monthly cash flow needs and prepare request to Winrock Ho, follow through on receipt of funds and bank reconciliations
- Assist in processing government remittances within set due dates such as withholding taxes from compensation and other services, and statutory social contributions
- Assist the Finance Director with developing spreadsheet programs for tracking and monitoring all financial activities and maintaining spreadsheets with current project expense data.
- Ensure that monthly financial reports package is submitted to the Winrock International Regional office by the given deadline
- Upload financial vouchers and support documentation in Winrock official project filing site by the given deadline
- Assist with the preparation and submission of monthly invoices and other financial reports as required and provide required documentation for USAID-required audits.
- Work closely with the procurement and operations team to process payments for local consultants, vendors, and subcontractors in accordance with USAID/Winrock’s policies and procedures
- Tracks staff advances
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field
- Three (3) years of experience in managing accounts and generating financial reports, preferably in a non-profit or international development environment
- Clear and concise understanding of bookkeeping and accounts, and must have knowledge of the tax and regulations system in Nigeria
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred)
- Experience managing accounts for US Government funded projects.
- Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements:
- Strong communication and organization skills.
- Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Proficient user of Quick Books.
- Accounting and bookkeeping skills
- Ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely in English
- Calm, Peaceful, Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to manage stress and meet deadlines.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interact with international employees
- Strong skills in internal controls and accounting standards.
