Associate, Finance & Administration - Abuja ( Maternity Cover)

About this role

TaRL Africa seeks a Finance and Administrative Associate to support country programme operations in Abuja on a maternity cover basis. The role reports to the Country Manager Finance & Admin and focuses on maintaining efficient administrative systems, financial controls and smooth office operations in line with TaRL Africa policies. It involves processing financial documents, supporting payroll, bank reconciliations, and coordination of administrative tasks to support partners and staff. The position is for someone with experience in finance, administration and non-profit settings who can work within a collaborative team. TaRL Africa is a joint venture of Pratham and J-PAL that works to address the learning crisis in primary schools through the TaRL approach.

What you would do

• Process staff requests related to programme operations and support day-to-day operations.
• Review accounts payable, invoices, payment requests and travel expense reports.
• Collaborate to compile monthly staff timesheets and maintain supporting documents linked to the general ledger.
• Review partner organisation financial reports and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Support office audits, risk management and fraud prevention efforts.
• Process and share monthly bank reconciliations and obtain review/approval.
• Review advance requests and advances surrender in the ERP.
• Maintain accounting reporting processes and ensure ledger accuracy and supporting documentation.
• Review and reconcile monthly payroll and process payroll payments.
• Assist with finance and procurement regulatory compliance as required.

What they are asking for

• Minimum 2 years of experience in finance, operations and office administration, preferably in a non-profit.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (ICAN) qualification.
• Experience in bookkeeping and computerized accounting systems.
• Experience improving financial systems; analytical mindset is an advantage.
• Experience with periodic financial reporting for management and donors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Team-oriented with interest in people management and development.
• Ability to learn and use new technologies.

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