FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Finance & Administrative Officer
Job ID: 16198
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Function: Education - Domestic or International
Descriptions
- The Reading and Numeracy Activity (RANA) is a 3-year UNICEF-funded early primary grades reading pilot project implemented by FHI 360 in collaboration with the governments of Katsina and Zamfara states. RANA aims to improve literacy and numeracy for girls and boys in primary grades 1-3 in the supported states.
- It will assist approximately 100 formal Schools and Integrated Qur’anic Schools (IQS) in each of the states.
Job Summary / Responsibilities
- This position will report to the RANA Project Director and will be responsible for accounting and finance and overall coordination for the state offices and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of Nigeria’s programs/projects with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide main support with problem resolution on RANA project cash accounts, bank resolutions, finance systems, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs at the state level.
- Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the state offices, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects account activities.
- Oversee contractual issues for the state offices.
- Ensure continuous flow of funds to state office and to sub recipients.
- Provide support to and coordinate the FHI 360/Nigeria RANA project activities within UNICEF guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborate with relevant parties from programs, finance and contracts and grants, to develop sub-project documents, work plans and budgets.
- Oversee capacity building activities and other support to sub awardees in the focus states
- Serve as point of contact for logistical and administrative needs in the office.
- Coordinate all administrative and secretarial support services for the field offices (as relevant).
- Keep proper office records/filings as appropriate.
- Record minutes of staff meetings and circulates same amongst the field staff.
- Provide logistic support for workshops and trainings.
- Coordinate all records/storage of supplies for the Abuja office.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
- Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1 - 3 years relevant experience.
- Minimum of 1-3 years experience in accounting related to international development programs.
- Familiarity with UNICEF-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.
- CPA, ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent is an advantage.
- Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
- Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
Application Closing Date
20th October, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
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