Concern Universal is an international development organisation that works through local partners to tackle poverty and has been registered in Nigeria since 2001.
Concern Universal’s vision is a world where justice, dignity and respect prevail for all. The organisation works in partnership to. challenge poverty and inequality. We support practical actions that enable people to improve their lives and shape their own futures. Concern Universal Nigeria is the Executing Agency (EA) for the WSSCC’s Global Sanitation Fund (GSF) programme in Nigeria.
The aim of the programme is to significantly increase sanitation coverage and attain a positive and sustained hygiene behavioural change in six Local Government Areas (LGAs), three in each of the two participating states (Benue and Cross River). This programme will present a model towards state wide coverage for sanitation that can be marketed and replicated in other states.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Finance & Administration Officer
Location: Calabar, Cross River State
Employment Type: Full time, permanent
Job Summary
This role will contribute to the sound financial management of the Rural Sanitation & Hygiene Promotion in Nigeria (RUSHPIN) project, through management of budgets, daily office administration, and support to project staff and partners.
The post is based in our head office in Calabar, with regular travel to other project LGAs in Cross River State.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Verify monthly expenditures and bank reconciliations; Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts and float requests; Liaise with auditors and provide requested information.
Conduct regular visits to field offices in Abi, Obanliku & Bekwarra LGAs to support partner staff to maintain and improve established finance and admin systems.
Serve as main contact point for financial queries from project partners; Identify capacity gaps and training needs; Liaise with Finance staff in other offices.
Job Requirements
Required Experience: 1-3 year(s)
Desired Courses: Not Specified
Person Specification
Required:
■B.Sc or BA in relevant field.
■At least one years’ experience working in a finance or accounts department.
■Strong working knowledge of computers and IT (Word, Excel etc.)
■Experience of training others in financial systems.
■Excellent attention to detail & time-management.
■Strong communication & problem solving skills
Desirable:
■Relevant Post-graduate qualification (Accounting/Finance/Management).
■Experience in the finance department of an International NGO.
■Working knowledge of database management or accounting software.
■Experience in office management (Admin/HR/Systems/Procurement).
Remuneration
N 1,000,000 – 1,250,000 per annum
Application Closing Date
31st March, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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All application form should be filled and sent via [email protected]
