Project Accountant at the Government of Niger State

The Niger State Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below in the Project Management unit for the Dualization of Minna-Kataeregi-Bida Road Project:

Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: Nigeria
Sector: Infrastructure
Financing No.: (NGA - 1002)
Name of Project: Dualization of Minna-Kataeregi-Bida Road (82KM) (ISDB Assisted Project)
Mode of Financing: Services Ijarah Framework Agreement

Project Background
The Government of Niger State has applied for the financial assistance from the ISDB to reconstruct 82KM Minna-Bida road. This would increase on ridding quality, increase capacity of the road and link to the Federal roads (Minna-Lambatta-Suleja and Bida-Lambatta-Suleja).

The rationale of the Project includes the following:

• Increase movement of goods and services, 
• Reduce accident rates, 
• Revenue generation, 
• Improve access to health facilities and
• Improve access to markets.

Project Components
Government of Niger State palns to reconstruct the existing Minna-Kataeregi-Bida in Niger State. The scope of the project includes:

• Reconstruction of existing carriageway
• Dualization of carriageway (82KM) with interchange at Minna and Bida terminals
• Construction of 2 Nox toll plazas with shopping arcade
• Construction of pedestrian bridges
• Construction of social development initiatives (schools, market, water points, health facilities); and
• Maintenance Programme and Capacity Building  for Project staff.

The Objectives of the Assignment

• The Objectives of the assignment are to provide professional advice and management support to the SPMU  to effectively implement the project. In order to achieve these objective, the SPMU staff would carry out, broad scope of project management activities

Job Description
Duties includes but not limited to the following:

• Administratively responsible to the PC and technically responsible to the Head PFMU
• Prepare the budget (in consultation with key members of the PFMU/SPIU) for the fiscal year based on the approved work plan.
• Maintains and updates all accounting records promptly in line with approved accounting standards and in line with the Bank's requirement and Government's regulations
• Prepare and submit periodic reports, (.e. monthly, semester and annually) in the formats agreed with the Bank within the stipulated submission deadline.
• Ensure relevant books and records are maintained, including appropriate records for advances.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Degree in relevant field of study or its equivalent and registration with professional bodies.
• Must have above 4 years' experience in Accounting
• Experience in Multilateral Banks finance Project is an added advantage
• Excellent computer skills.

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2022. (12:00 Noon).