Accountant (Treasury) at American University of Nigeria

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003 by Nigeria’s former Vice President His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar along with other local and international statesmen and academic leaders. The institution was conceived as Africa’s first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent’s critical social and economic problems. The university offers an American-style education modelled after the curriculum of American universities with corresponding approaches to teaching and students assessment. The first entering class of 124 students and 20 professors was enrolled in September 2005. The University started on temporary buildings at the AUN Academy located directly opposite the AUN campus. In seven years, AUN is fast becoming a model for other universities in Nigeria and West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Accountant (Treasury)

Location: Adamawa

Responsibilities

• The Accountant (Treasury) is responsible for various tasks including daily, short- & long-term cash forecasting, cash receipt posting and tracking. The position ensures all records are accurate, complete and in adherence with IFRS, and AUN Financial Policies and Procedures.
• Prepare daily cash reporting and all short-term and long-term cash forecasts
• Responsible for regular analysis on reporting and forecasts to improve accuracy and quality
• Maintain updated records for quick reporting on Cash and Debt activity
• Prepare internal and external reporting on cash and debt, as required
• Responsible for various Treasury reconciliations and third party reporting
• Assist Treasury team with month end closing, external and partner audits
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of Treasury policy and procedures manual
• Participate in special projects as part of the finance team
• Maintain expense projection trend analysis spreadsheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Application Closing Date
8th January, 2014

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their their resumes, cover letters and references to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.