Finance Support Consultant at WaterAid Nigeria

WaterAid is an international non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people break free from poverty and disease, unlock their potential and change their lives for good through improved access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid started its operation in Nigeria in 1995. Since then it has successfully executed several intervention programmes as outlined by its objectives and has made impact in the lives of the very poor. WaterAid with the country office in Abuja currently works in Bauchi, Enugu and Plateau States with funding from various donors and partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Support Consultant 

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 5 Months
Reports to: Head of Finance and IT
Travels: At least 25%-time travel to support WaterAid state offices staff and Partners 

Job Summary

• The Finance & IT department provides leadership and support for financial management and IT across WaterAid Nigeria.

Job purpose

• The Finance & IT Department provides leadership and support for financial management and information technology solutions across WaterAid Nigeria. The Finance Support Consultant plays a supportive role to the Finance Team in addressing identified gaps and to address workload challenge that would come with the exit of the FIT Intern. 

Accountabilities 

• Prepare schedules and handle monthly remittance of all statutory deductions (PAYE, PENSION, NHF, NSITF and WHT).
• Handle the reconciliation of Staff National Housing Fund (NHF) contribution and updating of Staff NHF records with the regulatory authority.
• Support in management and keeping of accounting records, files and other documentation.
• Support preparing monthly Partner compliance report.
• Induction and direct support for onboarding of the new FIT Intern

Essential Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting
• Minimum of two years’ post NYSC work experience in Accounting / Finance related role.
• Previous experience in managing and supporting staff / partner organisations working on donor funded project.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong research and report writing skills an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Driven to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, negotiate and influence across teams in order to achieve the best outcome.
• Proactive approach. Identifies issues and challenges, and flags these with relevant colleagues so they are resolved in a timely manner.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in information processing, including compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, and verifying data.

Desirable Criteria:

• Commitment to WaterAid values and a working style that reflects these.
• A proactive approach, willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges, and actively work towards improvements and resolutions.
• Team player and good interpersonal skills, able to support, challenge and influence effectively to maintain good relationships and quality in delivery

Application Closing Date
11th October, 2024.

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

Note: Applicants must be resident in Abuja.