Employer: AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria
Job Title : Senior Finance Officer
Sector : The strength of APIN’s M&E team
Function: Accounting & finance
Senior Finance Officer (Lagos & Abuja) Closing Date: July 24, 2012
Reporting to the Director of Shared Services, the Senior Finance Officer will have responsibility for monitoring financial transactions to ensure adherence to financial regulations and achieve efficient utilization of financial resources as well as to analyze and report on financial transactions and budget implementation. The Senior Finance Officer’s specific functions will include the following:
Job Responsibilities
♦ Monitor financial transactions at the sites, including reviewing financial transactions for compliance with the Program’s financial and administrative policies, and rendering report on findings
♦ Implement APIN’s financial and administrative policies, including coordination of the office budget and budgetary controls
♦ Assist the program offices and sites to track budget implementation
♦ Review monthly financial summary reports and quarterly financial statements of the program sites
♦ Prepare monthly financial report of the Program Office
♦ Manage PAYE tax remittance and liaise with tax authorities on tax matters
♦ Manage the payment of insurance premium and liaise with APIN’s insurers on insurance matters
♦ Maintain records of fixed asset by updating the fixed asset register
♦ Review staff travel and other advances, carry out age-long analysis and prepare bi-weekly report
Qualification and Experience
A B.Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related disciple, with relevant professional qualification (ACA or ACCA) and a minimum of six years’ experience in the Finance function of a standard organisation, preferably in an international NGO
Technical and behavioural Competencies
♦ Ability to use the QuickBooks Accounting software
♦ Nose for details
♦ Ability to work under pressure
♦ Ability to consistently demonstrate a high level of integrity and responsibility
♦ Good oral and written communication skill
♦ Report writing skill
Mode of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should visit click on “apply” button below and complete the online application form. They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position, and addressing the person specifications listed against each position. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name. Applications for Senior Finance Officer must bear preferred location (e.g. Senior Finance Officer - Lagos). Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the position are therefore encouraged to apply.http://www.apin.org.ng/main.php?careers1&n=42
