Assistant Accountant, AO at the British High Commission (BHC) Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Accountant, AO

Job Ref.: 22/22 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Type of Position: Permanent
Grade: Administrative Officer (AO)
Type of Post: British High Commission
Working hours per week: 37
Start Date: 24 October 2022
Job Subcategory: Finance
Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Main Purpose of Job

• To ensure the integrity of the British High Commission (BHC) staff payroll, cash office and its efficient running in accordance with FCDO policies and guidance.
• Making sure that all finance policies are adhered to and communicated to both external and internal stakeholders on a monthly basis

Roles and Responsibilities

• Run the cash office efficiently and in compliance with audit and financial best practice requirements. Promptly processing all cash receipts, replenishing the imprests, preparing financial returns and bank runs.
• Process and record all cash payments and receipts on the Network Post Accounting sheet as per the guidance. This includes correctly accounting for spend and reducing the risk of fraud.
• Preparing cheques for payment to suppliers. Use internet banking to process supplier payments.
• Work closely with Network teams, Regional Hub and Global Transaction Processing Centre (GTPC) Manila on staff payroll and cash advances.
• Prepare and collate staff salary claims monthly for staff payroll in line with Payroll Hub requirements
• Prepare Payroll Uploader files for processing by Payroll Hub and GTPC Manila
• Performing the Cash-In-Transit transactions and work with the GTPC on bank accounts reconciliation.
• Checking/approving the payment batches. Follow up on payment reminders and processing of invoices.
• Carry out account reconciliations with suppliers and report issues with GTPC.
• Working with the GTPC to ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a regular basis
• Perform the End of Month tasks according to the FCDO guidance
• Supporting the Nigeria Network with finance related queries. Queries relating to cash expenses and claims, payroll and other general incoming mail
• Assist in ensuring the Network’s Financial Performance and Compliance Indicators (FPCIs) are kept to a high standard.
• Record keeping and filing of paperwork in accordance with guidelines
• Cover for the Accountant when necessary
• Other duties that may reasonably be required and are in accordance with the grading and profile of the job

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience  

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in Finance and administrative work in a similar environment
• Excellent hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office software
• Good analytical and team-working skills
• Ability to multi-task and support multi-faceted teams in a shared Corporate Services environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, verbally and in writing
• Precision in implementing tasks, meticulous attention to detail

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:

• Have a Master’s degree in any related field
• Familiar with Oracle based systems

Required behaviours:

• Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Salary  
USD 1,314.06 / Month

Application Closing Date
12th October 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information Notice

• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
• All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
• The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to:
  • Obtain the relevant permit
  • Pay fees for the permit
  • Make arrangements to relocate
  • Meet the costs to relocation
• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.  
• Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
• Please note:  AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
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