Accountant

FHI 360 UK-NIGERIA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Accountant

Location: Maiduguri Borno State

Supervisor: Finance Manager

Basic Functions:

FHI 360 UK-Nigeria is the wholly owned subsidiary of FHI 360 UK Nigeria, who themselves are a wholly owned subsidiary of FHI 360, and combined form part of FHI 360’s family of companies. FHI 360 UK-Nigeria was incorporated in 2026 to carry on the business of program implementation, project management and the provision of advisory, technical and support services in relation to humanitarian, development, public health, educational and social impact initiatives, including the execution and management of projects funded by governmental, multilateral, bilateral or private institutions. This is in addition to supporting the full range of FHI 360-UK Nigeria services, particularly in global health security and economic resilience.

Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.

FHI 360 UK and FHI 360 UK-Nigeria are now expanding activities to support FHI 360-UK Nigeria in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis through integrated WASH, Health, Nutrition and Protection interventions

This position will report to the BOSO Finance Manager and will be responsible for accounting and finance and overall coordination for the state offices for the project and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of Nigeria’s programs/projects with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the Finance Manager - Finance to ensure the accurate keeping of all books of accounts for the project, including checking accounts, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.

Work with the Finance Manager - Finance to support the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of subprojects account activities with accompanying bank documentation and receipts.

Assist the Finance Manager in monitoring subproject budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.

Monitor periodic expenditures of projects by analyzing financial data and producing periodic and ad hoc reports.

Work with the Finance Manager - Finance to provide support with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of Country Office and subrecipient reports for reimbursement of expenditures.

Function as support for processing cash advances, retirements, petty cash management and refunds made in favor of FHI 360 UK Nigeria.

Prepare fiscal year budgets and enter them into FHI’s accounting software program.

Support the Finance Manager in preparing reports for submission to donors.

Create, update, and maintain financial spreadsheets.

Develop budgets, including staff time allocations.

Working with team leads to problems associated with monthly expenditures and life-of projects budgets.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of local and donor contractual requirements and regulations
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control theory and practices.
• Budget development skills with multi funding sources and general ledger skills.
• Relevant software skills to include automated accounting software and database spreadsheets and Management Information Systems.
• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Report on variances and status on regular basis.
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow.
• Routine coordination with Northeast Project employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.
• Demonstrated analytical skills in the interpretation of budgetary, financial and related management information.
• Must have report writing skills and be able to communicate with impact.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle pressure situations.
• Handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision; resourceful in gathering, verifying, and analyzing financial data.
• Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
• Time management skills, both in planning and organizing work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial and internal control issues to staff with little or no financial background.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

Qualifications and requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 years relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting related to international development programs.
• Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.
• CPA, ACA, ICAN, or recognized equivalents are an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above

Safeguarding:

FHI 360 UK-Nigeria is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360 UK Nigeria. This Includes taking measures to protect vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 UK Nigeria employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 UK Nigeria abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360’s Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 UK Nigeria staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and subrecipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order.

The expected hiring salary range for this role is indexed to USD 9,600 - 12,000 for annual gross salary (basic and allowances). When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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