Accountant / Finance Manager

Ngo, Npo & Charity

Lagos

JEI is looking for a committed accounting professional with significant experience in NGO/non-profit accounting to join our team as an Accountant / Finance Manager based in Lagos to oversee financial management across offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Cotonou. He/she will work with, train, and oversee finance-related staff in both offices and report directly to the Co-Executive Directors.

• Minimum Qualification: Degree
• Experience Level: Mid level
• Experience Length: 5 years

• Ensure that JEI’s financial system runs properly in order to process financial information and generate accurate reports.
• Ensure that internal controls are maintained at an acceptable level.
• Manage and minimize risks affecting JEI’s assets.
• Ensure compliance with JEI financial policies, procedures set out in this Manual, and any additional donor compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely preparation of all internal and external financial reports.
• Work with Co-Executive Directors on projects and general budgeting.
• Be responsible for all aspects of cash management including:
• Monitoring accounts receivables, processing staff payroll, collecting debt, and managing pre-payments.
• Direct, mentor/coach, appraise and supervise the other finance staff.
• Ensure that internal financial reports are generated accurately and disseminated in a timely manner.

• At least 3 years of experience in NGO/non-profit accounting and financial management. Please describe the required experience in a short cover letter. Candidates with more experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• HND and/or B.Sc. in accounting or other relevant fields.
• Working familiarity with IFRS and other relevant international standards.
• Professional certification is a significant plus.
• Experience working with Quickbooks / other accounting software is a plus.
• Supervision/management experience is a plus.

01 Apr, 2022