Account & Finance Officer

About this role

Romanspage - Account & Finance Officer

Location: Karmo, Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The role is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, financial controls, reporting, and compliance, including the management of donor-funded project finances.
This role requires strong attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to work across multiple projects with different reporting and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Finance Operations:

Maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, journals, and reconciliations.
Prepare and manage invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and supporting documentation.
Process payments, manage cash flow, and monitor bank balances.
Support monthly and annual financial closing processes.

Project & Donor Fund Management:

Track and manage project budgets for donor-funded and partner-supported programmes.
Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and flag variances promptly.
Prepare financial reports for donor agencies and partners in line with agreed templates and timelines.
Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all project-related transactions.
Support external audits and financial reviews for donor-funded projects.

Shared Services Support:

Provide finance support across all business units, including HR4SMEs, Coursademia, and consulting projects.
Support procurement processes by verifying budgets, reviewing supplier invoices, and processing payments.
Work closely with programme, business development, and operations teams to ensure financial alignment with activities.

Compliance & Controls:

Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, donor guidelines, and statutory requirements.
Support tax filings, statutory remittances, and regulatory compliance.
Strengthen internal controls and contribute to improved financial processes.

Reporting & Analysis:

Prepare periodic management reports, including income and expenditure statements and project summaries.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Provide financial insights to support decision-making and resource allocation.
Required Skills & Experience

Experience

Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Relevant experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in a consulting firm, NGOs or multi-project or shared-services environments

Core Skills:

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
Experience managing project budgets and donor funds.
Financial reporting and documentation skills.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

Desirable:

Experience working with donor agencies and understanding of donor compliance requirements.
Knowledge of tax and regulatory frameworks in Nigeria.
Progress toward professional accounting certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is an advantage.