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Supreme Court Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja, Nigeria
Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Maryam Abdulhamid-Zakari
Head of Department

Maryam Abdulhamid-Zakari

Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts Department

Mrs. Maryam Abdulhamid-Zakari is the Deputy Director of the Finance and Accounts Department at the FJSC. She is a Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (FCNA) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCTI), with over 25 years of progressive experience in Public Sector Accounting, Financial Management, and Public Financial Administration. She holds a B.Sc. in Accounting (1999) and an MBA (2010), and is currently completing a Masters of Accounting (MACC) at the University of Abuja.

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Department Overview

The Department of Finance and Accounts is the custodian of the organisation's financial resources, providing strategic leadership in financial planning, budget execution, and fiscal governance. The Department ensures efficient allocation and utilization of funds, while maintaining the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and compliance with government financial regulations. It plays a central advisory role to management on financial matters, supports policy implementation through sound financial practices and strengthens internal control systems to safeguard public resources.

Units
Cash Pay Unit — Responsible for the disbursement of approved funds and maintenance of accurate records of all payments in line with financial regulations
Final Accounts Unit — Prepares periodic and annual financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance
Fund Unit — Manages fund allocation, releases, and cash flow to ensure optimal utilization of available resources
Payments Voucher Unit — Processes and vets payment vouchers ensuring all supporting documents are complete and duly authorized
Stock Verification Unit — Conducts routine and periodic verification of stores and assets to ensure accountability
Checking Unit — Examines financial transactions and documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to internal controls
Salary Unit — Administers payroll including salaries, allowances, and statutory deductions ensuring timely and accurate payments
Advance Unit — Manages the issuance, monitoring, and retirement of advances in compliance with financial guidelines