Finance Assistants at the Nigeria Education Crisis Response (ECR) Project

Nigeria Education Crisis Response Project a USAID funded project aimed at supporting Adamawa, Bauch, Gombe, and Yobe states to expand access to quality, relevant non-formal education and alternative education opportunities for internally displaced persons (IDP) children as well as out-of- school children in host communities, aged 6 to 17 at target locations.

We are seeking application from qualified Nigerian Nationals to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Finance Assistant (preferably a female)

Location: Bauchi
Project Duration: 2 years
Position Start Date: Immediately
Reporting: Report to the Accountant

Position Summary

• The main duties of the finance assistant will be the management of cash and cash transactions for the ECR Project.
• He/she will also be responsible for day to day bank liaison and general Finance Department office duties.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Managing of petty cash transaction;
• Disbursing of funds to all participants during workshops;
• Handling of cash payments to all vendors/Staff
• Preparation of petty cash update arid reports;
• Weekly cash reconciliation and replenishment;
• Scanning and filing financial documents into database and maintaining hard copies filling;
• Review of payment documents in relation to payment checklist;
• Frequent travel to activity /workshop location/ at LGA Level
• Provide updated periodically petty cash reports
• Keep checks paid in-use in safe and secure away
• Keep petty cash funds in safe and secure away
• Raising of Payment Vouchers/Petty Cash Vouchers
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Analytical Skills.
• 2 years of progressive work experience in banking or a related trade.
• Bachelor's Degree/HND in Accounting/Finance or relevant field.

Application Closing Date
11th February, 2016

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send in a current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities AND a cover letter, to: [email protected] Applicants should indicate the Job Position as the subject of their email

Note: Females as well as Indigenes from Bauchi and other North East states are encouraged to apply.