ACCOUNT OFFICER AT KNCV TUBERCULOSIS FOUNDATION

About Company:

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable TB control strategies in a national and international context. 

Job Description:

• Checks and assigns codes to all financial documents.
• Enter all financial documents into the accounting system.
• Prepare and process payments in the banking system.
• Monitor all advance accounts and reports of outstanding balances to the Abuja office on a regular basis.
• Ensure that all project incurred expenses are timely paid, documented and filed.
• Assist in the annual audit process and related activities.
• Maintains inventory list of all KNCV Nigeria Assets.
• Provide a schedule of balance sheet specifications relating to the cluster at the end of the month.
• Develop and maintain an effective professional relationship with KNCV’s Nigeria local banking institutions.
• Ensure compliance with all US Government (USG) and KNCV Nigeria financial management and accounting policies and regulations.
• Engage in financial and related tasks as required by the finance manager, senior program manager, and director of finance and operations.
• Ensure adherence to all major financial rules and regulations which are described in the KNCV Finance Manual and other appropriate policies.
• Oversee procurement process on regional level
• Reconcile bank statements with organizational accounts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Process payments and ensure proper documentation.
• Process vendor payments and manage accounts payable.
• Ensure timely settlement of financial obligations.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and donor regulations.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Track monthly expenses at the cluster level using the approved state implementation plan (SIP).
• Perform other additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a dynamic, solid, and open.
• Must be flexible with absolute integrity, organizational awareness, and understanding of cultural differences.
• Have a high sense of integrity and transparency.
• Ability to manage official information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience with accounting and financial reporting in USG-supported projects
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, approachable, and a good listener.
• Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work and the ability to analyze complex sets of relationships and situations.
• Excellent written and verbal English language ability.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Possession of ICAN or ACCA is preferable.
• knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in finance management, accounting, and working in a project setting is preferable.

What do we offer?

• A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• Frequent capacity building and training.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own employment conditions scheme.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 14th December, 2025

Application Instructions:

Note

• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
• Due to the influx of applications, only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback on the recruitment process.
• Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
• KNCV Nigeria is against any form of sexual harassment and abuse.
• There may be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria