Purpose of the job  

• The Account Officer will develop and implement the financial management system for the PDX project.
• The officer will operate an effective and efficient planning and control cycle, design and maintain the financial and administrative workflows and implement internal control procedures.
• The officer will implement and maintain relevant IT applications, and will keep accurate, complete, and up-to-date office records for KNCV Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities   

• Check and assign codes to all financial documents.
• Enter all financial documents into the accounting system.
• Ensure that all project incurred expenses are timely paid, documented and filed.
• Implement annual audit process and related activities. ´ Maintain an inventory list of all KNCV Nigeria Assets
• Maintain the petty cash accounts.

Develop and maintains an effective professional relationship with KNCV’s Nigeria local banking institutions.

Ensure adherence to all major financial rules and regulations which are described in the KNCV Finance Manual and other appropriate policies. Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Who are we looking for?  

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Finance and or Business Management)
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Knowledge/experience:  

• 3 4 years of experience in finance management, accounting and working in a project setting
• Demonstrable experience with accounting and financial reporting in GF/USG supported projects.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software systems
• Excellent Excel skills
• Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft office etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• Must be self-starter with the ability to work in a team, dynamic, solid, and open. 
• Must be flexible with absolute integrity, organizational awareness and understanding of cultural differences.