The African Centre for Innovation and Leadership Development (ACILD) is a development non-governmental organization headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria with offices in Toronto, Canada and Nairobi, Kenya. It was created in response to the dearth of resources available to African scientists to maximize their potential in terms of professional and leadership development.
ACILD is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Part Time Graduate Accountant
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
- Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
- Prepare quarterly financial reports for our board members and donors.
- Participate in grant development; write reports on grants and other project activities.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, PowerPoint, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Carry out procurement and develop contracts for stakeholders.
- Project management and Research operations.
Qualification
- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
- At least 1 year experience managing finance and financial records.
- HND/OND/B.Sc in Accounting or similar discipline.
- Ability to use computer hardware and internet.
- Knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Peachtree.
- Applicant must be resident in Abuja.
Application Closing Date
3rd April, 2015
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume in one PDF (Word documents would not be accepted) to:
[email protected] and
[email protected] Indicate the appropriate subject title. Also, cover letter and resume should not be more than 2 pages.
Note: All applicants that do not meet this criteria would be automatically disqualified. This position is available on part-time basis only.