Project Accountants at the German Leprosy and TB Relief Association (GLRA)

German Leprosy and TB Relief Association (GLRA) is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, international non-governmental organisation founded in 1957. It has its headquarters in Wuerzburg, Germany.

We are recruiting a suitably qualified and experienced person, to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: Enugu

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support state programmes in financial management and reporting.
• Develop and prepare accurate and timely financial reports and prepare ad hoc reports as needed for budgeting and planning purposes.
• Ensure compliance with internal control processes, adherence to donor financial regulations and ensure that all expenses are within approved project budget lines.
• Provide quality control checks ensuring that all valid financial transactions are entered into the accounting systems.
• Prepare monthly budget controls and assist in the preparation of biannual progress reports to headquarters.
• Work closely with sate teams and support other staff including mentoring them for effective operation of project activities.
• Ensure financial records are readily available forintemallextemal reviewers and follow-up on internal/external audit findings
• Perform other related tasks to be assigned by the Finance Office.

Qualification & Experience

• A minimum of HND/B.Sc Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of three years of relevant working experience, preferably with an NGO
• Fully computer literate, excellent knowledge of MS Excel required
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details

Additional Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Abilities for teamwork and initiative
• Competence in modern training skills and/or ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Associate member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) will be an added advantage

Remarks

• Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• The post requires occasional travel in country.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications with CV's and motivation letter to: [email protected]

Note

• Only candidates under consideration will be contacted by end of December.
• The interview is scheduled for the first week of January 2017 and will include a written test.