Senior Accountant at OPEC Fund for International Development - NAIJA STICK

Senior Accountant at OPEC Fund for International Development

International Development

The OPEC Fund for International Development is a development finance institution established by the member countries of OPEC in 1976 as a channel of aid to other developing countries.

Job Profile:

The Senior Accountant ensures timely and accurate financial reporting, leads financial closing activities, and maintains strong internal controls. 

• The incumbent’s key responsibilities are to safeguard the integrity of the chart of accounts, ensure all financial transactions comply with IFRS and internal policies, oversee complex accounting entries, support audits, and drive process and system improvements to enhance financial transparency and operational efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reporting

• Performs quarterly accounting closings
• Produces financial statements and other financial reports, accurately and on time

Monitoring and Review

Reviews and monitors records of all incoming and outgoing accounting and financial working documents into the General Ledger

• Conducts and reviews reconciliations, ensuring uniformity and consistency in recording and reporting transactions

Recommendations

Formulates solutions and recommendations, and provides central direction and control over complex theoretical and practical accounting, budgeting and reporting matters not covered by standard practice or precedent

• Identifies improvement opportunities in all areas of accounting; initiates evaluation studies and analysis, and provides Management with recommended solutions
• Performs any other related tasks as assigned by the Director to support the effective delivery of the Unit, Department and OPEC Fund’s mandate.

Qualifications & Experience:

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a (closely) related field 

• Internationally recognized professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA or its equivalent is required
• At least 10 years of directly relevant professional experience in accounting, of which at least five (5) years should have been in an international development finance institution 

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field, combined with a minimum of 15 years of directly relevant professional experience in accounting and an internationally recognised professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent, are also encouraged to apply.

• Solid knowledge of financial reporting under IFRS is required
• Comprehensive professional accounting expertise with the ability to operate effectively across multiple accounting disciplines and support cross-functional financial activities,
• Extensive hands-on experience in corporate accounting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated knowledge of business processes specific to international development finance institutions (IFIs) is highly desirable 
• Experience with the COSO Internal Control Framework, including designing, documenting, and evaluating key controls; familiarity with implementing automated controls is desirable
• Proficiency in managing end-to-end accounting and operational processes within SAP S/4HANA, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial closing activities
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to analyze and validate financial data within SAP and other systems to ensure data integrity and high‑quality reporting

Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French, German or Spanish is an added advantage.

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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