Project Accountant at West Africa AIDS Foundation

This position is responsible for the following areas of work

• Responsible for the overall financial management of projects
• Provide support to partners in the preparation of financial plans and budget.
• Ensuring a robust monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial reporting for donor funded projects
• Review of work plans, financial returns and expenditure of relevant parties / implementing partners
• Coordinate transfer of funds to relevant parties / implementing partners
• Undertake quarterly expenditure verification of funds transferred to partners to ensure terms are adhered to
• Ensure all statutory payments are done on time
• Support and conduct financial management capacity building of implementing partners and regional finance teams.
• Liaising with auditors
• Perform other duties assigned by the Finance Manager

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce /HND in Accounting or Finance
• ACCA or CA qualification will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing the financial component of a project.
• Financial Team management experience
• Knowledge in any financial software is a plus