Finance & Administration Officer at Concern Universal

Concern Universal is an international development organization that works through local partners to tackle poverty and has been registered in Nigeria since 2001 This role will contribute to the sound financial management of the Rural Sanitation & Hygiene Promotion in Nigeria (RUSHPIN) project, through management of budgets, daily office administration, and support to project staff and partners. The post is based in our office in Makurdi, with some travel to Calabar and Abuja.

Concern Universal is recruiting for qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Position: Finance & Administration Officer

Location: Markudi, Benue State, Nigeria
Employment type: Full time, permanent

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify monthly expenditures and bank reconciliations; Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts and float requests; Liaise with auditors and provide requested information
• Administer the day-to-day smooth running of the Makurdi office; Maintain and improve established finance and admin systems;
• Liaise with Finance staff in Calabar office
• Support project partners to follow appropriate financial systems: Serve as main contact point for financial queries from project partners; Identify capacity gaps and training needs

Person Specification Required

• Bsc or BA in relevant field (Accounting/Finance/Business)
• Minimum of two years experience in a Finance/Accounts department
• Strong working knowledge of computers and IT (Word, Excel etc.)
• Experience of training others in financial systems
• Excellent attention to detail & time-Management
• Strong communication & problem solving skills

Desirable

• Relevant Post-graduate qualification Accounting/Finance/Management)
• Experience in office management (Admin/HR/Systems/Procurement)
• Working knowledge of database Management or accounting software

Remuneration
Salary offered: N 1,150,000 per annum (more for an outstanding candidate)

Application Closing Date
Friday, 2nd May 2014

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a CV and a cover letter to the following e-mail address: [email protected]

In the cover letter, please ensure to explain the following:

• Why you are applying for the position
• How your skills and experience meet the person specification
• When you would be able to take up the position if it were offered to you

Please note you are urged to apply immediately to avoid disappointment. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.