Finance Assistant at the Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) - 5 Openings

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) is a Christian Health and Development Organization working in partnerstiip with the Federal Ministry of Health and with the State Ministries of Health in 10 states (Akwa lbom, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi Benue, Katsina Nasarawa and the FCT- Abuja) towards the eradication of leprosy and the care/restoration of persons and communities affected by leprosy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Locations: Jigawa, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi and Niger
Responsible to: Head of Finance and Administration

Job Description

• TLMN is a Sub-recipient in the Global Fund GC7 project which commenced in January 2024 and, therefore, looking to fill the role of a Finance Assistant in the Global Fund GC7 project.
• The Finance Assistant will be working with and assisting the Finance Manager in all financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities
Daily Book-keeping:

• To enter records of income and expenses made each day into the office cash book, using a system approved by TLMN

Cashier:

• To pay cash and cheque funds to staff/clients as already approved and signed by the Finance Manager.
• To ensure a safe keeping of office cash-box and cash impress, checkbooks, and accounts documents.
• To file receipts and requisition documents of the NCO accounts.

Banking:

• Prepare cheques and effect withdrawals of cash from the bank as directed
• Deposit all cash and cheques income and expenditures in the NCO bank account as directed.
• Apply the necessary documents for banking procedures, i.e., Deposit slips, checkbooks, etc.
• Collecting cash from the bank for the NCO cash box impress as approved in the written requisition.

Reconciliation:

• To carry out reconciliation of the cash book and bank balances monthly,
• To prepare bank reconciliation reports monthly.

Reporting:

• Participate in preparing monthly reports of income, expenditure, and balance of office account.
• Other duties assigned with

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates should possess an HND / B.Sc in Accountancy, Business Administration or related courses with 3 years work experience (Essential)
• ICAN is an added advantag skills (Desirable)

Skills:
Essential:

• Ability to manage and ensure proper accountability of funds
• Computer skill
• Ability to write financial reports
• Good command of English Language and communication

Desirable:

• Knowledge in other Languages 
• Use of Quickbooks Personality

Personality:
Essential:

• Committed Christian with good testimonies.
• Honest and dedicated
• Demonstrates the ability to use own initiatives.
• Ability to manage subordinates in office
• Perfect finisher.
• Problem solver.
• Ability to endure.
• Ability to handle and solve difficult Problems.
• Ability to excel in career and life in general. 
• Circumstances Willing to work extra hours.
• Willing to travel with the role

Desirable:

• Ability to sacrifice time, energy and knowledge even in unfavourable circumstances.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.