Accountant I
Prepare financial reports and manage project audits.
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Overview
Prepare financial reports and manage project audits.
You have:
- BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
- ICAN/ACA Professional Certification is an added advantage.
Position: Accountant I
Contract: 2-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 23 April 2025
DUTIES:
- Prepare monthly financial reports for the donor.
- Gather necessary documents to support the financial reports.
- Upload of the project budget on Oracle.
- Prepare invoices or request for funds to the donor.
- Review and ensure actual expenditures conform to the approved budget.
- Support in the preparation of the yearly forecast for the project.
- Coordinate yearly project audit and respond promptly to audit queries.
- Review and justify partners’ financial reports on the project.
- Attend to project finance related questions from the donor.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. ICAN/ACA Professional Certification is an added advantage.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Have a strong analytical mind.
- Be very good with computer applications, especially Oracle.
- Be a good team player and be honest.
- Be willing to travel to project site in Kano occasionally.
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 preparing financial reports? | The interviewer wants to assess your technical skills and experience in financial reporting. | Provide specific examples of financial reports you have prepared and the context in which you worked. |
| How do you ensure compliance with budgetary requirements? | This question evaluates your understanding of budget management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to resolve an audit query. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What computer applications do you frequently use in accounting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach teamwork in financial projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience of when you had to explain financial concepts to a non-financial audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Are you willing to travel for work, and how do you manage time when you are away from the office? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in your previous accounting positions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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