Family Health International (FHI) Job Vacancy for Accountants

Since 1971, Family Health International (FHI) has been at the forefront of public health research and intervention programs in the developing countries. In collaboration with national governments, local communities and leading research institutions, FHI delivers services and conducts research in HIV/AIDS, other infectious diseases and reproductive health to improve the lives and well-being of some of the world's most vulnerable populations. In Nigeria, FHI is engaged in providing public health services and implementing programs in HIV/AIDS, TB, reproductive health, malaria, and health systems strengthening in partnership with the Government of Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Accountant

Under the direction of the Senior Finance and Administrative Officer, the Accountant will be responsible for accounting in the zonal office and for ensuring compliance with the contractual financial requirements of the project

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Finance and Administrative Officer in ensuring accurate keeping of all books of account for the project, including checking accounts, equipment and supply registers, and other accounting records
  
• Work with the Senior Finance and Administrative Officer in preparing monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects account activities with accompanying bank documentation and receipts
  
• Assist the Senior Finance and Administrative Officer in monitoring NGO subproject budgets in accordance with approved work plan
  
• Work with the Senior Finance and Administrative Officer to analyze, develop, and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets including monitoring cash flows and requesting for fund transfers from FHI headquarters
  
• Prepare financial reports for country office staff to monitor and track obligations and expenditures
  
• Assist the Senior Finance and Administrative Officer in providing training and backstopping on the MTX double entry accounting system
  
• Work with the Senior Finance and Administrative Officer in providing technical assistance to NGOs on accounting and financial matters
  
• Identify areas needing improvement and provide necessary staff development and training
  
• Prepare written and verbal responses to inquiries and requests for budgetary information

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in accounting, finance and business administration or its recognized equivalent
  
• Possession of CPA, ACA, ACCA, ANA, or recognized equivalent will be an advantage Minimum of 3-5 years experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility
  
• Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria

Application Deadline
2nd April, 2010

Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to:
Sharedservicesjobs@ghain.org for Medical Services Department vacancies.

Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by email) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please do NOT send more than one application. Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.

DISCLAIMER: Family Health International (FHI) does not test/interview candidates for a tea and all our tests/interviews are conducted in. the country office Abuja or our zonal offices.