Finance Administrator/Budget Controllers at the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS)

The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS), is a non-profit Organization, and the foremost independent scientific body in Nigeria which aims to stimulate national development using science and technology.

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team in the position below:

Job Title: Finance Administrator/Budget Controller

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Objective

• The successful candidate will have responsibility of ensuring that Academy's financial, human resources and administrative systems are efficient so as to sustain and increase capacity to meet strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development of budgets
• Oversees development of sponsor/donor financial reports
• Oversees regular review of cash advance reports
• Oversees financial reporting of the Academy's accounts.
• Interfaces with external auditors
• Interfaces with federal and local regulatory bodies (e.g. tax)
• Performs regular review of procedures and processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• A first Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent knowledge with proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.
• A Master's Degree in business-related field with 5 years relevant experience with donor contracts, cooperative agreements, and grant regulations.
• Minimum of 7 years experience with a national academy, four of which should be at management level.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and team building skills
• Good written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees and stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
28th June, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should email their resumes (prepared as a Microsoft Word document) to: ngscienceacad@gmail.com using the reference code of the position as the subject of the email.

Note: All applications will be treated with strictest confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.