Chemonics Bookkeeper Jobs in Nigeria

Chemonics Bookkeeper Jobs in Nigeria

Chemonics seeks a Bookkeeper 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.

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.

This position will be based in Lagos, Nigeria . We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

The Bookkeeper is responsible for helping the accountant execute all finance aspects of the project.

Responsibilities include:

Collect and record information related to project financial documents

Record expenditures in ABACUS, the project’s financial management system

Prepare the cash/bank reconciliation at the end of each month to close the month’s books

Tracks sub ledger balances, including receivable accounts for individual staff, such as outstanding travel advances, vehicle mileage, and personal telephone use

Prepare invoices for accounts receivables on a monthly basis

Maintains proper financial data and financial files to ensure the maintenance of proper accounting documentation

Assist the Accountant with financial reporting and analysis

Process expense reports, completes bank reconciliations, and drafts financial projections

Enter accounting transactions into accounting software; provide a primary review of transactions as required

Review procurement and other transactions to ensure all supporting documentation is attached and approvals are sufficient

Contribute to bank reconciliation process as a primary reviewer

Prepare monthly wire transfer requests through a thorough analysis of projected project expenditures

Support the Accountant in invoice management by reviewing and monitoring monthly invoices

Ensure that all financial transactions and practices adhere to USAID and Chemonics’ regulations

Review accounting files to ensure that appropriate back-up documentation exists for all

transactions, including procurement requests, timesheets, approvals, bids, invoices, and receipts

Assist with maintaining the project electronic and hardcopy filing system for finance files

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required in business management, Accounting or a related field

At least two years of relevant bookkeeping, financial management and/or accounting experience in Nigeria

Knowledge of basic accounting and accounting practices is required, as well as general accounting best practices in Nigeria

Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with fellow staff members, visitors, the public, and partner institutions including international and local NGOs, and governmental entities

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize multiple work assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and exercise good, professional judgment that reflects positively on the image and communicates the established program message of the project

Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience with USAID regulations and control systems preferred

Experience on international donor-funded project is a plus

Ability to effectively use computer software including financial management applications and Microsoft Office. Demonstrated high proficiency with Excel spreadsheet applications is required.

Experience using ABACUS is preferred

Fluency in written and oral English is required

How to Apply

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “Bookkeeper ” in the subject line to LUWASHrecruit@gmail.com. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please.

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