Dalberg is committed to global development and innovation, and offers a variety of advisory services across the international development sector. Comprised of Dalberg Global Development Advisors, D. Capital, Dalberg Research and Dalberg Global Development Incubator, our platform provides high-level strategic, policy and investment advice to the leadership of key institutions, corporations and governments that are shaping international development. We focus on emerging and frontier markets, tackling topics such as economic development, global health, access to finance, agriculture, energy and the environment, among others. We offer outstanding individuals the opportunity DUE DATE:private sector skills to global challenges within an entrepreneurial working environment.
Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 14 worldwide locations and has successfully completed over 1000 engagements for more than 400 clients. For more information.
FINANCE TEAM LEAD
Maximize your potential. Tackle the world’s toughest problems. Build expertise in areas that matter to you. Become a global development leader.
ABOUT YOU
The Finance Lead is an integral part of Dalberg’s operations team who support consultants and partners across the firm.
The role’s responsibilities include
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Post detailed entries to accounting records and prepare standard journal and ledger entries
Prepare and verify various standard accounting entries for financial data processing system; reconcile report discrepancies and problems
Prepare monthly account reconciliations
Perform monthly close processes and periodic reporting
Responsible for the timely completion and submission of Project Information Sheets
Manage Petty Cash
Maintain and manage company assets as well as the asset register
Assist with budgeting and forecasting
Assist with providing information for quarterly and annual audits
Review submitted expense reports for approval
Responsible for the timely filing of statutory returns and payments e.g. VAT, PAYE, Withholding taxes
Assist with preparing client invoices and generating ETR receipts for all invoices raised
Assist with reviewing and obtaining all Accounts Payables for timely payment
Provide Accounts Receivable collection support
Manage relationships with vendors and negotiate rates as necessary
Other special projects, as needed
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting or a related field
Accounting qualification e.g. ICAN, ANAN, ACCA preferred
Superior organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working in an office environment (internships acceptable)
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and perform well in a start-up atmosphere
Friendly and professional personality and demeanor
Experience with IT and various Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Note: Employment in all the Dalberg offices is conditional on the candidate having or obtaining the requisite authorization to live and work in that country.
ABOUT OUR CLIENTS
Our clients come to us with some of the most difficult global problems, seeking solutions where the obvious ones have failed. We supply new ideas, drawing from a deep base of knowledge that cuts across sectors and geographies and is growing every day. We create value for clients focused on social impact by using on-the-ground research and rigorous business analysis to help governments, foundations, international agencies, NGOs, and corporations develop strategies and assess programs in areas such as access to finance, inclusive growth, global health, and energy and the environment. Some of our recent clients include foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, corporations such as Pepsi and Vodafone, multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, UN Agencies such as UNICEF and the UNEP, and government agencies such as DFID and the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Our current opportunities are in Lagos.
Please submit a resume and cover letter at www.dalberg.com/careers .
Candidates selected for interviews will be invited to discuss their interests and experience. As the interviews progress, candidates may be asked to interview in-person at a Dalberg office.
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Dalberg Job Vacancy, Tuesday 19, January 2016
