Accounts Manager at the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Manager

Location: Secretariat of PMAWCA, Appapa, Lagos
Date of Assumption of Duty: 1st March, 2018.
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract of five (5) years

Description of Post/Duties
Under the authority of the Secretary General, the candidate shall:

• Ensure efficient book keeping at the Secretariat and manage its cash account
• Undertake daily monitoring of resources and expenses
• Perform regular accounting activities including bank and cash account reconciliations,
• Prepare periodic reports on budget and cash situation to assist Management in decision making
• Coordination the conduct of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support as necessary
• Analyze and report on financial status including income statements, Perform budget preparation and analysis
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Oversee taxes and abide by federal regulations
• Carry out any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Academic and Professional Profile of the Candidate

• A citizen of Nigeria by birth/nationality and not more than 55 years old by March 2018.
• Holder of a minimum qualification of a Bachelor's Degree in Administration (Accounting/Finance option) from an accredited Institution, or an equivalent professional qualification such as Chartered Accountants Certificate (CA/ACCA) Part It.
• At least four (4) years of proven practical experience in the field of finance, accounts management in a corporate organization
• Have a mastery of the use of IT toots, especially use of relevant computer applications including Excel, Word, Power point, Internet, as well as the use of relevant accounting softwares and databases
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Must have a working knowledge of French language
• Must have an aptitude to work in a team in a culturally diverse environment

Remuneration
Salary and allowances are attractive.

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (in two copies) to:
The Secretary General,
Port Management Association of West and Central Africa,
12 Park Lane,
Apapa,
Lagos State.

Contents of Application Dossiers
The application must contain the following:

• The Candidate's hand written application letter stating his/her motives for applying for the job
• Certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates/degrees
• Certificate of medical fitness
• A testimonial of good morals (extract from police record)
• Certificate of nationality and birth
• Certified copies of relevant employment or apprenticeship/internship testimonials.