PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Lextorah LDS

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Lagos, ng on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Pact Nigeria seeks for highly experienced and qualified candidates to fill the above mentioned position

The Accountant, reporting to the Director of Finance, Grants and Operations will ensure timely and accurate submission of Pact Nigeria monthly financial reports to Headquarters. The Job holder will ensure timely reconciliation of Vendor accounts, account receivables and liquidation of partner's accounts. The job holder will ensure implementation of internal control and adherence to financial policies and procedures as well as ensuring compliance with donor/ Pact policies and availability of funds.

The job holder will review and reconcile payroll ensuring that payroll ensuring that payroll deductions are in line with the government legislation and salaries are computed in line with laid down policies; Prepare monthly local statutory returns such as PAYE taxes, Withholding Taxes, Pensions, National Housing Funds, etc.

A minimum of HND / BSC Degree in Accounting and ACA/ACCA

Must also have at least Five years of experience in the area of Finance and Administration with an international NGO.

Experience with accounting standards/practices of international NGO.

Experience with accounting standards/practices of international organization a strong plus.

Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems and good knowledge of internal control systems and financial audit processes.

Strong knowledge of the OMB Circulars i.e. OMB 110, OMB 122 and OMB 133.

Must have strong Microsoft Excel Skills and a working knowledge of Navision package

Manage accounting procedures for multiple donor or project accounts


About this role

Summary

Manage financial reports, reconciliations, compliance, and accounting for NGO projects.

Job title

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

nonprofit

Location requirements

Lagos, Nigeria; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

HNDBSCACAACCAaccounting standardsinternal controlfinancial auditExcelNavision

Preferred skills

international NGO experienceautomated accounting systemsOMB Circulars

Specializations

accountingfinancial reportinginternal controlNGOdonor management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lagos, Nigeria

On-site City