Account Officer (AO) at Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN)

Position Overview

The Account Officer will be responsible for supporting day-to-day financial operations in the Kaduna office, ensuring accurate record-keeping, timely transaction processing, and compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Account Officer will reconcile accounts, maintain financial documentation, and provide support in budget monitoring, reporting, and audits.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Processing & Documentation

• Verify and process payment requests, staff expense claims, and vendor invoices
• Record financial transactions (cash and bank) in the accounting system
• Ensure proper documentation, including vouchers, receipts, and supporting documents
• Maintain updated physical and electronic filing systems for all financial records

Cash & Bank Management

• Monitor petty cash and reconcile balances on a regular basis
• Prepare bank reconciliations and verify the accuracy of bank statements
• Support timely deposits, withdrawals, and fund transfers
• Track daily cash flows and escalate unusual transactions or errors

Budget Implementation & Monitoring

• Assist the Finance Manager in maintaining and updating project budgets
• Track expenditures against budget lines and flag variances or potential cost overruns
• Provide monthly financial reports on utilization rates, highlighting areas of concern

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to accounting guidelines, donor regulations, and Nigerian financial and tax statutes
• Participate in internal control reviews to minimize fraud risks
• Support external and internal audits by gathering documents and responding to audit queries
• Stay updated on relevant financial regulations and communicate key changes to team members

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare periodic financial summaries for the Finance Manager
• Contribute accurate data for monthly and quarterly reports