Accountant (Maternity Cover) at Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC)

Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a non-governmental organization committed to increasing citizens’ participation in governance processes to improve the integrity of public and private sector operations.

Position: Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Location: Abuja

Job Type: Full Time

Requirements:

• B.Sc in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration. A Master’s degree will be an advantage.
• Professional qualification in Accounting (ICAN, ACCA, CPA).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing similar roles in an INGO/NGO.
• Practical knowledge of sound statutory regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and fiscal statutes.
• Experience with USAID-funded or other international organization program funding.
• Demonstrated donor reporting standard.
• Expert knowledge of Quickbooks Accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities:

Financial Management (90%):

• Managing the Imprest Account and the Office running Account.
• Coordinated payments for meetings and workshops attendees.
• Maintaining banking transactions of the company and ensuring a good relationship with the bank.
• Prepare and update all the schedules of salary and statutory payments.
• Review assets registers and alert finance lead on the status of every asset of PPDC.
• Prepare regular financial reports on office expenses and budgets.
• Manage office supplies, stock, and place orders.
• Manage Forex exchange transactions.
• Reports to Head of Finance and Internal Audit.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities (10%):

• Implementing and fostering adherence to established PPDC’s policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Participate actively in organization-wide learning and other joint activities.
• Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Team Lead.

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of integrity.
• Flexibility and ability to improvise.
• Ability to effectively train individuals and teams.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to PPDC’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Displays culture, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

• Knowledge Management and Learning.
• Leadership and Self-Management.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Other Nigerian Languages.

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the PPDC Application Portal.