Finance Officer - Budget/Reporting at GRID Consulting

GRID Consulting, is seeking to fill the position for one of our clients working withing the health sector in Nigeria. Our clients has recently received grants from Global Fund and need to engage competent human resources for effective implementation of their initiatives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer - Budget/Reporting

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• This position will work under the supervision of the Finance Manager-Budget/Reporting.
• S/he will be responsible for the review of programme activity budget with user departments.

Additional responsibilities include;

• To prepare monthly bank reconciliation statement for Global Fund (GF) and its counterpart funding bank accounts;
• Provide support in the review of Sub-Recipients (SR) cash forecast and its disbursement against the approved budget and work-plan;
• Interface with Sub- Recipients for submission of financials and Programme report to ensure continuous flow of funds for implementation of grant activities;

Qualifications

• Interested persons must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other related disciplines.
• S/he must have a minimum of 3-5years' experience in a similar role and within an accounting firm.
• Additional requirements include; knowledge of grant management as well as grant and project financial reporting preferably within the health or finance sector.
• The ideal candidate must possess ACA, ACCA or a related professional certification with a good working knowledge of MS Office packages and SAGE accounting package.

Terms and Conditions of Employment
This appointment term will be for a maximum period of 2-years with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. Local terms and conditions will apply.

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an electronic copy of a one paged suitability statement and updated CV to: [email protected]

Note

• All applications must be received by the closing date above. Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to engaging the best candidates immediately.
• Applications not submitted in the required format will not be processed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection tests and interviews.