Chemonics Accountant Jobs in Nigeria

Chemonics Accountant Jobs in Nigeria

Chemonics seeks an accountant for the USAID Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Activity (LUWASH) in Nigeria. The project aims to increase availability and sustainable management of safe and climate-resilient water and sanitation services in Lagos, Nigeria. LUWASH will increase the availability, quality and use of safe water and sanitation services and improve the governance and sustainable management of associated sector institutions in Lagos.

The activity’s objective is to expand and improve urban WASH service delivery and infrastructure through strengthened governance, increased accountability, and improved financial and technical capabilities of public water utilities and private sector providers. This position will be based in Lagos, Nigeria.

The project has four components as follows: governance and institutional arrangements strengthened to deliver improved WASH services, public and private service provider performance improved, access to safe and sustainable water services increased, access to safe and sustainable sanitation increased and the quality of source water improved.

Chemonics International Inc. is a US-based international development consulting company, operating in over 95 countries. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and track all LUWASH annual budgets and revise expected expenditures on an as-needed basis

Create, maintain, and effectively manage the LUWASH finance systems, including trackers, procedures, and forms, etc., and conduct regular reviews of finance processes to identify opportunities for improvements

Ensure LUWASH financial procedures are in compliance with the most recent USAID financial regulations and procedures

Handle all project invoices and work closely with the procurement and operations teams to process invoices and backup documentation

Enter and process payments into the project banking system

Work closely with the Operations, Procurement and HR staff to ensure that internal policies are followed as they relate to procurement processes

Maintain a proper accounting department, checking

the project’s internal control system to ensure that the policies and procedures are being adhered to

Process payment for local consultants, vendors, grantees, and subcontractors in accordance with USAID/Chemonics accounting procedures and contract policies

Track sub ledger balances, including receivable accounts for individual staff ensuring that outstanding travel advances are settled before issuing new advances

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Minimum of four (4) years of accounting/financial management experience

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with culturally diverse staff

Demonstrated understanding of USAID and Nigerian bookkeeping rules and requirements

Knowledge of Nigeria operating environment strongly preferred, including registration, taxes, and labor law

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Fluency in written and oral English is required

How to Apply

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “Accountant” in the subject line to LUWASHrecruit@gmail.com. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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