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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.

Finance Officer – Northern Education Initiative Plus

Project Summary

  • The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary

  • The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing project expenditure and accounts for the NEI+ project in line with Creative’s Washington, DC financial systems.

Reporting & Supervision:

  • This position is housed in Abuja, Nigeria, reporting to the Finance Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Processing of check requests and wire transfers for payments to vendors in compliance with contract requirements.
  • Process vendor and consultant fee payments in accordance with USAID and Creative account procedures and contract policies.
  • Process all the statutory deductions (PAYE-pay and process tax clearance certificate, NSITF, NHF and pension remittance)
  • Input data entry into Dynamics SL on a daily basis for Abuja office.
  • Review of Trial Balance on a Monthly basis to ensure that we have true balances that reflect the reality on ground and update the advance tracker.
  • Respond to vendor inquiries regarding status of vouchers, payments, and budget submissions.
  • Tracking and reporting on financial aspects of grants
  • With guidance and approval of the SFS, draft documents for and execute wire transfers from the home office in Washington, DC.
  • Ensure the process of cleanng bills, payments, and vouchers from the Abuja office; in concert with the finance manager, affect the transfer of project funds from the central account to field accounts based on their forecast and funds request to ensure fund availability at all time.
  • Review project procurement in accordance with the project contract and USAID and Creative requirements and regulations.
  • Verification of vouchers to ensure supporting documents are complete, and all necessary procedures are followed before payment, also ensure liquidations meet criteria of standard rates for review and approval.
  • Ensuring compliance with all donor and home office procedures
  • Implement systems and ensure proper checks and balances to mitigate potential for fraud or improper use of funds
  • Collation of cost projections and submitting requests for funds on a monthly basis to the Director of finance
  • Preparing bank reconciliation statement at the end of the month
  • File all support documents into the archive room, scan and maintain an electronic file for easy retrieval.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • 5+ years’ experience in international development project financial management
  • Knowledgeable about USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred.

Method of Application

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

Note

  • Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
  • Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/veteran.

More Information

  • Job City Abuja
  • This job has expired!
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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.

Finance Officer - Northern Education Initiative Plus

Project Summary

  • The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary

  • The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing project expenditure and accounts for the NEI+ project in line with Creative's Washington, DC financial systems.

Reporting & Supervision:

  • This position is housed in Abuja, Nigeria, reporting to the Finance Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Processing of check requests and wire transfers for payments to vendors in compliance with contract requirements.
  • Process vendor and consultant fee payments in accordance with USAID and Creative account procedures and contract policies.
  • Process all the statutory deductions (PAYE-pay and process tax clearance certificate, NSITF, NHF and pension remittance)
  • Input data entry into Dynamics SL on a daily basis for Abuja office.
  • Review of Trial Balance on a Monthly basis to ensure that we have true balances that reflect the reality on ground and update the advance tracker.
  • Respond to vendor inquiries regarding status of vouchers, payments, and budget submissions.
  • Tracking and reporting on financial aspects of grants
  • With guidance and approval of the SFS, draft documents for and execute wire transfers from the home office in Washington, DC.
  • Ensure the process of cleanng bills, payments, and vouchers from the Abuja office; in concert with the finance manager, affect the transfer of project funds from the central account to field accounts based on their forecast and funds request to ensure fund availability at all time.
  • Review project procurement in accordance with the project contract and USAID and Creative requirements and regulations.
  • Verification of vouchers to ensure supporting documents are complete, and all necessary procedures are followed before payment, also ensure liquidations meet criteria of standard rates for review and approval.
  • Ensuring compliance with all donor and home office procedures
  • Implement systems and ensure proper checks and balances to mitigate potential for fraud or improper use of funds
  • Collation of cost projections and submitting requests for funds on a monthly basis to the Director of finance
  • Preparing bank reconciliation statement at the end of the month
  • File all support documents into the archive room, scan and maintain an electronic file for easy retrieval.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • 5+ years' experience in international development project financial management
  • Knowledgeable about USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred.

Method of Application

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

  • Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
  • Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/veteran.
2019-09-25

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