- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Accounting Consultant at AugustSecrets
Accounting Consultant
Description
- We are looking for an experienced Accounting Consultant to support the setup of a robust grant-based accounting system and train our in-house finance personnel.
- The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing donor-funded projects and will ensure our systems meet compliance, budget tracking, and reporting standards.
- This is a short-term engagement tailored for someone who understands the demands of co-funded grant structures and can deliver both technical setup and hands-on training.
Responsibilities
- Accounting System Setup: Design and implement an accounting system tailored to a co-funded grant project with features for budget tracking, cost allocation, and donor reporting.
- Training & Capacity Building: Train our in-house accountant on system use, focusing on grant compliance, reporting, and financial tracking.
- Compliance Guidance: Provide clear guidance on financial compliance principles applicable to donor-funded projects (e.g., USAID, EU, Global Fund).
- Documentation: Deliver a simplified user guide/manual for ongoing use by the internal finance team.
- System Integration: Recommend or configure user-friendly tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho) suited for non-profit/grant-based operations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Candidates should possess relevant qualifications in a related field.
- Proven experience setting up accounting systems for donor-funded or co-funded grant projects.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and donor requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to train and upskill finance personnel.
- Proficiency in tools like QuickBooks, Zoho, or Sage.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
- Prior experience with development projects or NGOs is a strong advantage.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV, a short proposal (including approach, timeline, and tools) and examples of past similar work (e.g., reports, setup samples, training slides) to: augustsecretshr@gmail.com using “Accounting Consultant Application” as the subject of the email
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