Admin & Finance Coordinator

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the organization’s financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, and accurate record-keeping of all financial transactions
• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
• Track and monitor all income streams and expenditures, ensuring proper financial oversight and control.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, providing insights to support decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, while monitoring performance and highlighting variances.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies, maintaining a high standard of financial integrity and accountability.
• Maintain organized financial and administrative documentation, ensuring readiness for audits and reviews.
• Oversee vendor payments, expense processing, and procurement-related financial activities, ensuring proper approvals and documentation.
• Coordinate financial and administrative logistics for programs, projects, and events to ensure smooth execution.
• Monitor and enforce internal controls, while supporting the development and improvement of financial systems, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and support day-to-day administrative operations, including performing additional duties as required to achieve organizational objectives.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, ICAN) is an advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Proven experience managing financial records, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and financial controls
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and spreadsheet tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel)
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, financial regulations, and compliance requirements
• Advanced skills in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and data analysis
• Accounts payable and receivable management, bank reconciliations, and payroll support
• Budget monitoring, expense tracking, and understanding of funding structures (grants, sponsorships, project income)
• Procurement, vendor management, and general administrative processes
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Effective communication, reporting, and collaboration skills across teams
• Familiarity with audit procedures and preparation of documentation
• Ability to support program, event, or project financial management within an organizational context