Accountant I
Prepare and review project financial reports and budgets.
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Overview
Prepare and review project financial reports and budgets.
You have:
- BSC/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any other related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a well-structured environment.
- Professional certifications in ICAN/ACA is desirable.
- Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading, oral).
- Have a strong analytical mind.
- Be very good with computer applications, especially Oracle.
- Be a good team player, and honest.
- Have a very pleasant personality.
Position: Accountant I
Contract: 3-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 22 April 2025
DUTIES:
- Prepare and review project financial reports.
- Review partners’ financial report and prepare financial justification.
- Attend to queries raised by Budget Officers regarding projects and fund status.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets.
- Raise journals for necessary adjustments on various accounts and load them into Oracle.
- Update, review, and reconcile bills receivables from donors with the total grants income of projects.
- Support the institute’s annual audit with relevant schedules and respond to audit queries.
- Promptly promote the month-end budget monitoring report.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSC/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any other related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a well-structured environment. Professional certifications in ICAN/ACA is desirable.
COMPETENCIES:
- The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading, oral).
- Have a strong analytical mind.
- Be very good with computer applications, especially Oracle.
- Be a good team player, and honest.
- Have a very pleasant personality.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with financial reporting and budget management? | This question assesses the candidate's relevant experience in key accounting functions. | Describe specific projects where you prepared financial reports and managed budgets. |
| How do you handle queries from budget officers regarding project funding status? | The interviewer wants to know about your communication and problem-solving skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with Oracle or similar accounting software? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've supported an audit process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy when reconciling financial reports? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you worked as part of a team to achieve financial objectives. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What personal qualities do you think are important for an accountant? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with changes in accounting regulations and practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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