Grant Accountant Officer at the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA)

The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), founded in 2004, was created to improve health outcomes for women, infants, and children while working towards the systemic and structural changes in the areas of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Gender Equality, and Opportunity (GEO). At the WBFA, we combine our programs with advocacy work in Nigeria and worldwide, allowing every health worker, mother, and child access to life-altering advice, opportunities, and health solutions.

We are recruiting a highly motivated and organized candidate to join our team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Grant Accountant Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Grant Account Officer is a vital member of the WBFA finance team, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial management of grant-funded programs.
• This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong accounting skills and experience in a non-profit setting.
• You will work collaboratively with the Director of Finance, Endowment Account Manager, Grant Account Manager, and Endowment Account Officer to ensure financial compliance with donor restrictions and WBFA policies.

Responsibilities

• Process grant receipts and disbursements in accordance with donor agreements and WBFA accounting procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed grant accounting records, including budgets, expenditures, and accruals.
• Prepare grant reports for donors as required by their agreements.
• Assist with grant budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor grant activity to ensure compliance with donor restrictions and WBFA policies.
• Prepare reconciliation statements for grant accounts.
• Close out grant accounts upon completion of the program.
• Assist with internal audits related to grant funding.
• Perform other financial tasks as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in grant accounting or a related field
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and non-profit accounting practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with donor restrictions
• Experience with grant budgeting and forecasting
• Experience with a non-profit accounting software package (QuickBooks Non-Profit, etc.)
• Knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.