CEDPA Nigeria is currently transitioning to become a country office of Plan International. Plan works in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plans stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-45) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of around $800m.
To build Plan-CEDPA’s presence in Nigeria, there is an immediate need for the following roles which will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Abuja
Reports to - Chief Accountant
Purpose - Under the responsibility of the Chief Accountant, ensures that the accounting procedures for documentation of transactions of Funds Receipt and Disbursement are observed.
Key Tasks
Accounting software Operation:
- Prepare payment, and receipt vouchers using the corporate accounting software
- Ensure that transactions are complete and accurate with self-explanatory and understandable description.
- Maintain the accounting software) log book.
- Maintain good filing for all vouchers in a limited access area to ensure easy retrieval.
- Support the monthly General Ledger closure process.
Internal Financial Controls & Payments:
- Ensure that the documentation for payment is accurate with all arithmetic calculations being correct.
- Approved payment request should be processed within one week of receipt.
- Prepare the Withholding tax and VAT schedule where relevant before payment is done.
- Attach receipt, material receiving report etc. promptly to the correct payment voucher.
- Pay the SSF and PAYE deductions per required dates
Advance Management:
- Prepare and maintain-the sub ledger for all advances (travel, purchase etc.).
- Ensure timely liquidation of staff advances.
- More than one advance should not be given to a staff at a time.
- Make available weekly to the Chief Accountant a list of all un-liquidated advances and support with the follow up of these advances.
Financial and Other Reports:
Prepare CO’s schedule report for the following.
- Prepaid Rent
- Prepaid Expenses
- Accruals
Assist in the Administration of Staff Payroll:
- Circulate monthly pay-slip to CO staff and project staff
- Salary signed sheets for CO and project staff should be attached to payment voucher monthly.
- Completing and submitting monthly statutory 5SF and PAVE forms to required Government Organizations.
Qualification and Experience:
- University degree in Accounting or relevant professional qualifications equivalent.
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
Application Closing Date
24th July, 2014
Method of Application
Interested applicants must submit their CVs with a cover letter addressed to:
[email protected]
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.