Job Title: Country Finance Assistant
Vacancy ID: VAC-69960
Location: Abuja
Overview of position
- Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant supports CTG’s financial operations by ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and timely reporting across core areas.
Role objectives
- Process supplier invoices, ensure proper documentation, and track payments.
- Generate and reconcile client invoices with COOs and payroll; record in Sage.
- Support timely client payments and follow-up on overdue receivables with the Credit Controller.
- Resolve invoice-related queries.
- Support timely payroll for CTG consultants and staff. Prepare schedules for remittances (e.g., pensions, housing, healthcare) when applicable.
- Reconcile payroll data with contracts and tax regulations; issue payslips.
- Calculate and process PIT, social security, and other local taxes when applicable. Ensure timely tax payments, filings, and support during audits.
- Coordinate with legal and may represent CTG with local tax authorities.
- Manage cash transactions, prepare bank reconciliations, and post to Sage.
- Assist with bank account oversight and cash request planning.
- Support data collection for budgets, forecasts, and monthly variance analysis.
- Prepare summary financial reports and assist with audits.
- Ensure accurate data entry in financial systems; propose process improvements.
- Maintain financial documentation and support other departments as needed.
Key Competencies
- Education: University Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is a plus
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience with payroll processing, invoice management, and accounts payable/receivable, ideally in an international context.
- Languages: Fluent in English & French
- Software Proficiency: Experience with financial management software (specifically Sage & QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with tax compliance and basic financial reporting.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Ethical, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Application Closing Date
9th September, 2026.
Start Date
7th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply below USING APPLY ONLINE NOW BUTTON