Apply: ECOWAS Accountant

Deadline: Ongoing

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is seeking to fill the role of Accountant, Financial Reporting and Treasury.

ECOWAS is a 15-member regional group with a mandate of promoting economic integration in all fields of activity of the constituting countries.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and review the work of the accounting team
  • Supervise the daily input of accounting data into the accounting system
  • Check and reconcile output data on payment vouchers to commitment orders
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements
  • Check the arithmetical accuracy of accounting data on payment vouchers
  • Supervise preparation of cheques and cash payouts
  • Assist the head of division in the preparation of final accounts for external audit
  • Prepare financial and any other related memoranda for administrative purposes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance from a recognised university
  • Five years, minimum, of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting and budget
  • Knowledge and technical competence in financial statement consolidation and ability to respond to internal/external audit queries
  • Knowledge of cash management practices, policies and procedures, and the ability to make appropriate recommendations to improve accuracy, security timeliness and efficiency
  • Knowledge of various payment systems, banking terminologies, pension fund practices and relevant financial management processes and policies

To apply and for more information, click here.

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