Finance and Compliance Assistant Jobs - Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services is the official agency of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops for relief and development assistance overseas.

Job Title: Finance and Compliance Assistant

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Duration: 8 months
 
Job Summary
This position ensures that CRS Nigeria complies with the Agency's guideline principles of stewardship. It ensures that CRS Nigeria complies to CRS HQ financial policies, individual donor regulations and ensures efficient usage of CRS Nigeria's funds on the projects.
 
Summary of Primary Functions
Specific duties will include but not limited to:

• Grant compliance Budgeting Financial support
• Internal Control Assessments and site visits Financial accounting
• Filing responsibilities

Qualifications

• BSc/HND degree in Accountancy Minimum of 2 years post NYSC experience
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of MS Word and Excel Knowledge of the SUN accounting software is an added advantage.
• Ability to travel as needed Travel estimated to be at 40 50% of the time Familiarity with HIV / AIDS and knowledge of PEPFAR projects will be an added advantage.

Application Deadline
5pm, 24th May 2011

Method of Application
Interested applicants should request for application forms from recruitments@ng.caro.crs.org  fill the forms and send back to the same address along with a detailed CV as attached MS Word documents. Completed applications should reach us before 5pm, 24th May 2011. Applications sent-in should be in the required format in order to be considered. Only short listed candidates will be notified.
"CRS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, etc. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply".