The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.
In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for:
Job Title: Deputy Director, Finance and Administration
Location: Yola
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Closing Date: April 19, 2019
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: Three (3) Years
Summary of Position
- The Deputy Director Finance and Administration will manage all aspects of the financial and administrative procedures of the project.
- S/he will be in charge of all financial reports and supports the CoP with ensuring compliance with financial and administrative matters of the project.
- S/he report to the Chief of Party
Position Requirements
- BSc Accounting/Banking and Finance. A post graduate degree will be an advantage
- Certified Accountant
- 7 years’ Experience managing financial unit of USAID projects
- Grant management experience for USAID projects
- Experience in the use of financial accounting software (to be tested)
- Experience in project audits
- Experienced in managing finance and admin staff of projects
- Knowledge of USAID financial regulations
- Good trainer
- Accounting skills will be tested
- ICT skills will be tested
Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.
Application Closing Date
19th April, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and References to:
[email protected] The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- This position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
- AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.