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Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Accountant

Position Summary

  • The Accountant will be responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, ensuring appropriate control procedures are in place, ensuring financial compliance with USAID rules and regulations and Creative procedures, and for preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial deliverables
  • The Accountant will also be responsible for maintaining personnel leave files that inform payroll.
  • Reporting & Supervision: The Accountant will report to the Finance Director.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures;
  • Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met;
  • Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures;
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly deliverables including financial reports, quarterly deliverables including accrual reports, and annual deliverables including reporting on foreign taxes, inventory reports, and year end close out;
  • Support continual management of budget and other quarterly forecast activities;
  • Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of expenses, including managing monthly advance requests for field team operations;
  • Coordinate closely with other service providers on the renewal of their contracts, agreements and on obtaining, reviewing, and making the timely payment of their invoices;
  • Track and file personnel leave records both manually and electronically and maintain their tracking spreadsheets accurately and verify staff’s monthly time sheets;
  • Coordinate with HQ Finance, and other members of WATIH field staff as needed to complete deliverables and clarify accounting procedures and policies ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations and Creative policies; and
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required, BA/BS Degree in Finance or Accounting is highly desired;
  • Must have at least four (4) years of general work experience;
  • Must have at least three (3) years of specialized experience relevant to accounting;
  • Knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects highly preferred; and
  • Advanced knowledge of spoken and written English highly desired, English proficient level required.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated Resume/CV to: [email protected] using “the job title” as the subject of the mail.

Note

  • Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work full time in Nigeria

More Information

  • Job City Abuja
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Creative is an international development organization dedicated to supporting people around the world to realize the positive change they seek.

In 1977 in a Washington, D.C. basement, four women with diverse cultural backgrounds and a single passion for educational excellence and opportunity founded the enterprise that would become Creative Associates International.

Charito Kruvant was a pioneer in bilingual education who had worked with Head Start in minority neighborhoods in New Jersey. Mimi Tse, originally trained as a chemist, was fascinated by child psychology and the development of the young mind. Diane Dodge was an early childhood specialist, and Cheryl Jones was an accomplished education practitioner. Both were from the United States.

MISSION

To support people around the world to realize the positive change they seek.

VISION

Creative envisions stable neighborhoods, communities and regions that can develop effective institutions to provide for their people, enabling them to overcome hardship and live peaceful and fulfilling lives.

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Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Accountant

Position Summary

  • The Accountant will be responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, ensuring appropriate control procedures are in place, ensuring financial compliance with USAID rules and regulations and Creative procedures, and for preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial deliverables
  • The Accountant will also be responsible for maintaining personnel leave files that inform payroll.
  • Reporting & Supervision: The Accountant will report to the Finance Director.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures;
  • Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met;
  • Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures;
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly deliverables including financial reports, quarterly deliverables including accrual reports, and annual deliverables including reporting on foreign taxes, inventory reports, and year end close out;
  • Support continual management of budget and other quarterly forecast activities;
  • Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of expenses, including managing monthly advance requests for field team operations;
  • Coordinate closely with other service providers on the renewal of their contracts, agreements and on obtaining, reviewing, and making the timely payment of their invoices;
  • Track and file personnel leave records both manually and electronically and maintain their tracking spreadsheets accurately and verify staff's monthly time sheets;
  • Coordinate with HQ Finance, and other members of WATIH field staff as needed to complete deliverables and clarify accounting procedures and policies ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations and Creative policies; and
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required, BA/BS Degree in Finance or Accounting is highly desired;
  • Must have at least four (4) years of general work experience;
  • Must have at least three (3) years of specialized experience relevant to accounting;
  • Knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects highly preferred; and
  • Advanced knowledge of spoken and written English highly desired, English proficient level required.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated Resume/CV to: [email protected] using "the job title" as the subject of the mail.Note

  • Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work full time in Nigeria
2019-09-27

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