Accountant at Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NLR)

Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NLR) is an INGO, which has been active in Nigeria since the 1970s, providing support to the combined National TB & Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) in 13 States in the northern part of the country.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant position:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Plateau

Responsibilities

• Enhanced financial management capability of Project Budget Holders.
• Availability of timely and accurate financial reports for NLR and Donor Projects.
• Timely disbursement of funds for Projects after due review has been carried out and necessary conditions met.
• Effective support For Projects and CRQ during Annual Plan development and Budget implementation.
• Availability of adequate record for NLR fixed and current assets (Equipment, Furniture & Fittings, Drugs’ etc) with a view to safeguarding them.
• Timely and accurate Project and Staff Advances Reports.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent. (Part qualification in ICAN is a plus).
• Accounting experience with an international NGO, or similar work situation.
• Competence in ICT and Quick Books.

Requirements

• Analytical
• Good Communication
• Good reporting
• Organisational sensitivity
• Team spirit
• Hands on mentality
• Capacity Building
• Computer literacy
• Able to make priorities and work under pressure for meeting deadlines.

Application Closing Date
9th May, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified Candidates should send their applications and CVs with three reference letters to:
Netherland Leprosy Relief (NLR)
1st Floor, Tadow House, 75 Rayfield Road, Jos.
Plateau State, Nigeria.
For more information www.leprosyrelief.org or email: info@nlrnigeria.org