National Accountant at DFID - Kano

The Women for Health programme (W4H) is a five year DFIDfunded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of female health workers in five selected states in the Northern Nigeria. W4H is in full support of the MDG goals on reduction of child and maternal mortality especially in the selected Northern states in Nigeria and aims to address this through provision of female health workers in order to encourage improved access to health for women.

The programme will address the critical health sector human resource challenges by using an approach which empowers women as service providers. W4H is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria. As the programme commences its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano.

We seek to engage qualified persons to fill the below position:

Job Title: National Accountant

Location: Kano

Job Responsibilities

• The Accountant will provide financial and accounting support to the Accounts Assistants at state level and the Finance and Admin Manager at the National office.
• S/he will operate an effective cash management system, maintain good accounting records and books and prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• The ideal candidate will manage and monitor all office running costs including petty cash disbursements, processing and payment of Consultants’ advances, retirements and fees.

Qualification

• Interested candidates must have a minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Accounting or related disciplines.
• S/he must have a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in an accounting or a related organization.
• S/he must have a strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Spreadsheet and some computerized accounting software.
• The ideal candidate must have good communication (written) and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a similar environment will be an added advantage.

Terms of Employment

• These appointments will be for a contract term of up to five (5) years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.

Application Closing Date
20 November, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to W4H@gridconsulting.net. Please quote the job title in the subject line.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will commence thereafter.