Apply: Palladium Accountant

Deadline: Ongoing

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Palladium is seeking to fill the role of Accountant.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation that works with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with the home office accounting department and project management unit (PMU) to manage and troubleshoot project accounting issues as they may arise
  • Reconcile project accounting and provide back-up documentation of all financial transactions into monthly or bi-monthly accounting package to home office
  • Establish and maintain electronic accounting tracking mechanisms per Palladium and USAID accounting standards
  • Conduct monthly audits of local expenditures as reported by the field office, including local bank reconciliation and US dollar expenses
  • Review all local expenses for billing purposes
  • Produce accurate and timely financial reports
  • Maintain all accounting records
  • Act as first point of contact with local bank
  • Monitor vendor invoices and disburse payments upon approval of the COP

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a relevant field preferred
  • Three years, minimum, of experience in finance and accounting
  • Experience with USAID accounting/financial procedures preferred
  • Microsoft Office proficiency and the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programmes at a highly proficient level
  • Proactive problem-solving, decision-making and good judgment skills
  • Ability and commitment to manage confidential information
  • Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers and clients

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