Assistant Director Project Accounting at Society for Family Health (SFH) - Abuja

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs)in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV& AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit highly qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the following positions:

Job Title: Assistant Director Project Accounting

Location: Abuja

Job Description This is a Senior Management position which the successful candidate will be a key staff in managing and supervising of all USAID project Accountants and reporting to the Director –Accounts & Finance.

• S/He will also be a key staff in the ESMPIN project and will manage the project accounts, provide finance schedules to Auditors, produce monthly and other periodic financial and management accounts, as well as donor budget monitoring reports.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for preparation of progress updates and disbursement requests for ESMPIN and all USAID projects.
• S/He will review all USAID project postings in SAP on monthly basis; review sub-recipients financials FAS and resolve all issues arising thereof and ensure prompt disbursement of funds to SRs.

S/He will assist in conducting capacity building for Sub-Recipients.

Qualifications/Experience:
The desired candidate:

• Must possess first degree (B.Sc/HND in Accounting or its equivalent in a relevant field. ACA / ICAN is required.
• Must possess a Masters degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in full accounting or finance practice in an nongovernmental or other relevant organisations.
• S/He must possess ability to use relevant accounting software and ERP software like SAP.
• Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Creativity and strong analytical skills are important for this position.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and MUST possess a high level of integrity and responsibility.

Remuneration
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date:
30th of April, 2013

Method of Application:
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR this email address: adprjtaccts@sfhnigeria.org clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent latest by the 30th of April, 2013 to the email address beside the job you are applying for based on your desired location. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.