A leading NGO located in the GRA area of Port Harcourt, based on entrepreneurial development of the people of the Niger Delta region is looking for a female accountant to manage its records, as additional responsibility she would also be expected to manage walk in clients to the center.
Responsibilities
1. Support the programme Manager in effectively managing the finances (including budgets) of the state Office.
2. Be a reference point on financial matters in the State Office.
3. Be able to advice on expenses and arrangements covering Volunteers and the State Office.
4. Ensure adherence to finance policies set locally.
5. Liaise with other State Offices to provide inputs for multi-state programme of work.
6. Support the Programme Manager in preparing the annual budget and State Office input into the Quarterly Business Review process.
Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
i. At least 3 years practical experience in a similar role,
ii. Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree.
iii. Good technical accounting skills. Experience of financial planning, book keeping practice and principle, knowledge of internal controls, general ledger, cash management and reconciliations, payroll processing and taxation. Experience of financial reporting, measurement and analysis.
iv. Financial and Information Technology Systems – Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel particularly. Use of accounting software,
v. Communication and Influencing Skills – Good written and verbal communication skills - able to listen, present, discuss, report, put views forward and negotiate with confidence.
vi. Able to work with others in a consultative way, ability to withstand and resolve conflict, negotiating professional solutions.
vii. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, along with the capacity to work as an effective team player;
viii. Strong writing skills and attention to detail;
ix. Willingness to travel locally and ability to operate independently;
We are an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce, and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. While we respect all candidates, we can only respond to short-listed candidates.
How To Apply
Please send you CV to resume to resume@jeginconsult.com now before the 13th of March 2015. Please state NGO/PHC/ACCTS as the subject of the mail. And please no calls