In-Country Finance Officer

AGRA is a proudly African-led institution focused on scaling agricultural innovations that help smallholder farmers towards increased incomes, better livelihoods, and improved food security. We understand that African farmers need uniquely African solutions to the environmental and agricultural challenges they face, enabling them to sustainably boost production and gain access to rapidly growing agricultural markets. In short, AGRA’s mission is to transform the lives of smallholder farmers from that of a solitary struggle for survival to a business that thrives.

Since 2006, we have worked with our partners, governments, non-governmental organizations, private sector businesses, and more; to deliver a set of proven solutions to smallholder farmers and indigenous African agricultural enterprises. We put smallholder farmers first on the agenda, recognizing that no country has moved from low income to middle income without agricultural transformation.

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The In-Country Finance Officer is responsible for providing leadership and direction, as well as day-to-day management of the finance and administration function of the assigned country.
• On financial functions, she/he will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the development and monitoring of budgets and forecasts, liaising with the finance unit in NRB to support timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining of a healthy balance sheet, providing audit support and aligning of processes and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets guidelines to ensure maintenance of the general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Plans and prepares tax documents for timely filing of company tax.
• Collaborates with the finance and HR teams in preparation of financial reports and statements for the assigned country.
• Sets ways to streamline/improve the processes and procedures for operational efficiency of finance reporting and budgeting systems within the assigned country.
• Organizes and maintains all countries and regions financial records and files as per the company policies.
• Aligns and reconciles countries and regions monthly general ledger balance, invoices and credit card statements
• Provides oversight of any staff providing financial and admin support in the countries
• Organizes the administration processes for all payroll activities as well as oversees vendor payments etc.
• Initiates and manages the assigned country budgets and forecasts in line with AGRA policies and respective donor restrictions.
• Prepare finance reports and account reconciliation reports according to company policies on a periodic basis.
• Maintains an updated fixed asset register and coordinates the annual verification as per the set policies and procedures.
• Creates finance journal entries as required for the assigned country.
• Develop and maintain financial analysis and reporting activities for assigned country.
• Leads in the management of account payables and receivables activities for the assigned country.
• Plans for all bill payments and customer invoicing as per the deadlines with the countries and regions.
• Supports the annual financial audit processes through the preparation of standard reports as well as other custom reports as requested within the legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identifies and resolves invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues for the assigned country.

Key Qualifications and Experience Required

• Professional Certification will be an added advantage.
• Highly organized, results and detail orientated with a very hands on approach.
• Strong analytical, data mining ability.
• Knowledge of global, country/government accounting standards.
• Computer proficiency in spreadsheets, presentations and reporting software.
• Ability to work independently in a diverse environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of auditing techniques to help ensure countries and regions financial operations remain in compliance.
• Experience in working with similar organizations or institutions will be an added advantage.
• Thoroughly familiar with and experience in working with finance regulations and reporting standards and requirements.
• Deep understanding of the financial environment within which AGRA is operating.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• Due to the large volumes of applications we usually receive, we will only be able to contact those candidates who are shortlisted.
• If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV (including your e-mail and telephone contacts)