Accounts Officer at the Kukah Centre (TKC)

The Kukah Centre (TKC) is a Nigeria-based policy research institute, founded by Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. The Centre has offices in Abuja and Kaduna and treats political leadership as a collaborative exercise that requires multiple governance structures at various levels - individuals, households, small businesses, the organized private sector, NGOs and government. Interfaith dialogue is at the core of the Centre’s work and involves actively promoting conversations among Nigeria’s faith communities, as well as between leaders in faith and public policy. The Kukah Centre aspires to become Nigeria’s leading institution for the promotion of an active and engaged citizenry by providing support for inclusive dialogue and advocacy initiatives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Officer 

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Responsibilitles and Tasks
The Account officer will have the following responsibilities and tasks:

• Keep accurate and regular accounts for the implementation of the project.
• Compliance with the accounting and bookkeeping policies and procedures as stipulated in the donor agreement and The Kukah Centre policies.
• Ensure members of staff and vendors comply with the organisation’s procurement, financial and other relevant policies.
• Strengthen and ensure compliance with the internal control systems of the organisation
• Ensure income and expenditure relating to the action to be easily traced, identified, and verified.
• Timely processing of payments to participants and vendors who have provided complete documentation.
• Ensure proper preparation and documentation of monthly bank reconciliations, supporting schedules, and analyses, which will be reviewed and approved by the appropriate managers.
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of financial reports/transactions and documents so that the records can be easily accessible and verified, for a period of at least 10 years.
• Ensure all the supporting documents are saved electronically and original hard copies.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Officers to ensure Value For Money (VFM) delivery at all times
• Ensure proof of procurement procedures (quotations, evaluation reports, and final decision to purchase) are strictly adhered.
• Ensure proof of commitments such as contracts and order forms are signed and documented.
• Ensure proof of service delivery such as approved reports, timesheets, transport tickets, certificates etc before final payment is made.
• Ensure strict compliance with the remittances of tax (PAYE, WHT) and pension as stipulated by the law and provide invoice and receipt of tax payments.
• Support the Audit Process of the Centre and respond to audit queries and management letter.
• Ensure sufficient and complete documentation for media activities such as Airing certificates, call cards, invoices, receipts.
• Ensure use vehicle logbook for fuel and oil usage.
• Ensure documentation and provide records for staff payroll, timesheet, and payslips.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in in Finance, Accounting, or any other financial related course
• Recognised accountancy qualification (ICAN or ACCA) and relevant post qualification experience
• General professional experience:
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in computerised information management system such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to represent The Kukah Centre in a
• professional and competent manner with external individuals and organisations.
• Proficiency in the use of Online Intuit QuickBooks
• Ability to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable experience in the preparation of budgets during project identification phase, forecasting and monitoring of expenses
• Excellent organisational skills and flexible approach to planning comprehensively, managing and prioritising effectively a high workload and multiple tasks and deadline
• Excellent understanding of confidentiality to work.
• Proven experience as a good team player and demonstrably cooperative with members of other teams, responding quickly and accurately to queries and issues.
• Good analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a proven proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems and suggesting improvements that continuously seek to provide a better service to The Kukah Centre.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Specific professional experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years practical experience in the NGO workspace of all core financial management & accounting activities, including accounts payable, bookkeeping cash management, budget development, statutory requirements and standard accounts
• Experience in Contract and Grant Management within an NGO setting with a proven knowledge and experience in grant accounting and sound experience with donors funding regulations, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Strong numerical skills and experience using a computerised financial management information system (QuickBooks Online)
• Financial reporting and decision making
• Experience of audit in the NGO set up.
• Strong working knowledge in financial and project management and administration

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online