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Accountant at Family Health International (FHI 360)

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Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Requisition ID: 2026201156
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Finance Manager – Finance to ensure the accurate keeping of all books of accounts for the project, including checking accounts, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
Work with the Finance Manager – Finance to support the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of subprojects account activities with accompanying bank documentation and receipts.
Assist the Finance Manager in monitoring subproject budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.
Monitor periodic expenditures of projects by analyzing financial data and producing periodic and ad hoc reports.
Work with the Finance Manager – Finance to provide support with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of Country Office and subrecipient reports for reimbursement of expenditures.
Function as support for processing cash advances, retirements, petty cash management and refunds made in favor of FHI 360 UK Nigeria.
Prepare fiscal year budgets and enter them into FHI’s accounting software program.
Support the Finance Manager in preparing reports for submission to donors.
Create, update, and maintain financial spreadsheets.
Develop budgets, including staff time allocations.
Working with team leads to problems associated with monthly expenditures and life-of projects budgets.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

BS / BA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 years relevant experience.
Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 years relevant experience.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting related to international development programs.
Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.
CPA, ACA, ICAN, or recognized equivalents are an advantage.
Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of local and donor contractual requirements and regulations
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control theory and practices.
Budget development skills with multi funding sources and general ledger skills.
Relevant software skills to include automated accounting software and database spreadsheets and Management Information Systems.
Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
Report on variances and status on regular basis.
Work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow.
Routine coordination with Northeast Project employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.
Demonstrated analytical skills in the interpretation of budgetary, financial and related management information.
Must have report writing skills and be able to communicate with impact.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle pressure situations.
Handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision; resourceful in gathering, verifying, and analyzing financial data.
Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
Time management skills, both in planning and organizing work to meet deadlines.
Ability to effectively communicate financial and internal control issues to staff with little or no financial background.
Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.