TY Danjuma Foundation Recruits Finance and Administrative Assistant

The TY Danjuma Foundation - The Foundation works with community based organisations and non-governmental organisations in Taraba and Edo states as well as all other States in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory to improve health, enhance quality education and support income generation as a means towards the eradication of poverty. In addition to making grants the TY Danjuma Foundation provides technical support, convenes partners and brokers the formation of beneficial relationships among NGOs, CBOs etc. in its thematic areas.

The TY Danjuma Foundation is looking to appoint a number of dynamic skilled, knowledgeable, experienced, talented staff to fill vacancy. We are expecting to welcome hardworking development-oriented and compassionate individuals with high personal ethical
and moral standards to join its young, highly motivated and hardworking team. Familiarity and dexterity with computer packages, electronic tools and the virtual environment are basic requirements for all positions in addition to the specialised requirements of each position.

Job Title: Finance and Administrative Assistant

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• The Finance and Administrative Assistant provides general support for financial and administrative operations and works directly with the Finance and Admin Officers.

The Assistant will assist the Finance & Admin Officers to:

• Provide finance and administrative support for all programme and other activities of the Foundation
• Work with and communicate with service providers and lead general procurement processes
• Ensure proper record keeping and cataloguing of financial and Administrative documents and files
• Provide regular updates to the Finance and Admin Officers on all aspects of finance and admin
• Compose and or type confidential materials and correspondences, including memos and reports for the Officers
• Review, analyses and reports on departmental budgets and expenditures
• Answers questions and provides information on Finance and Admin matters
• Sets up, revises and maintains confidential personnel and financial files
• Provide adequate financial and Admin information, reports and documents as may be required
• Assist in preparing monthly budget and retirements of all cash advances
• Performance of any other tasks that may be requested by the Finance and Admin Officers or the Management from time to time.

Requirements

• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to work well under the pressure of tight deadlines;
• Ability to receive feedback;
• Mature interpersonal style, ability to interact well with a diverse range of people.
• University Degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration preferred
• PC proficiency including intermediate level skills using PowerPoint, word processing and spread sheets. Type with speed and accuracy
• At least three years professional experience in a similar position
• Demonstrated knowledge in desired areas of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to compile basic data and other information into a usable format
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Highly developed interpersonal as well as organizational skills required
• Must have excellent analytical, verbal communication and written skills

Remuneration
Salary: Negotiable based on experience and salary history.

Application Closing Date
24th July, 2013.

Method Of Application
If you are interested and consider yourself suitable for any of these positions, please send an email to: [email protected] with:
A 2-page CV which speaks directly to the position of your interest
An application letter (not more than 2 pages) stating why you think you are suitable for the position and what value you hope to bring to the Foundation if given the opportunity.
The subject line of the email should state the position for which you are applying.