Job Description

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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.

The Organization for Innovation in Public Health (OIPH, PATH’s local affiliate in Nigeria) isseeking a Finance Associate based inAbuja,Nigeriatosupport the finance function oftheCountry programoffice.This role will report to the Finance ManagerNigeriaCountry Program.Therole will supportAccounts Payable management,accountingcompliance,Reconciliations,financialdata validation,stafffinancialtrainingandprojects support.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all Accounts Payables are treated in line withPATH policy and project guidelines

• Liaise with project teams to ensuretimelyandaccurateclosureof project payment requests.

• Check andvalidatepayment requests and invoicesensuringappropriate supportingdocumentation for audit trail

• Performaccuratedata entry in the ERPin accordance withGAAP and PATH policy

• Prepare paymentsand ensureaccuratebankingentries

• Perform assigned bank rolesin alignment with PATH policy.

• Ensure financial transactions are recorded in line with PATH policy

• Reconcile allsuppliers’statementswithERPledger balance records andcloseany discrepancies

• Review and approvestaff travelexpenditure reports and reconciliation

• Perform monthly reconciliation oftheAccounts Payable ledger

• Perform monthly bank reconciliationsincluding Mobile moneytransactions

• Perform month end tasks as per schedule of responsibilities provided by the Finance Manager.

• Support in audit includingpreparing audit schedules and retrievalof documents

• Support staff trainingonaccounting and finance manuals/policy

• Provide ad hoc trainingtoproject teams on financial requirements.

• Liaise closely with theAbujaofficeFinanceofficer

Required Skills &Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

• Professional accountancy qualification (Certified Public Accountants - CPA, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - ACCA, or equivalent membership of a recognized professional accountancy organization in good standing).

• A minimum of 5 years of experienceina busyNGOfinance department.Experience with USAID funded projects will be an added advantage.

• Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Resource Planning software.Hands onexperience in Business World software will be an added advantage.

• Ability to work effectively withprojectteams

• Excellent interpersonalandcommunication skills.

• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English.

• Must have legal authorization to work inNigeria

Must have legal authorization to work inNigeria