Admin Officer-Finance at the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (Federal Ministry of Health)

The National AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections Control and Hepatitis Programme (NASCP) is a division of the Department of Public Health, in the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMH).

The concept of NASCP and its mandate is to coordinate the formulation and effective implementation of the Nigeria government policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures for the prevention of new HIV infections as well as improve on the existing treatment, care and support for those persons already infected and affected by the virus in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Admin Officer-Finance

Location: Abuja

Background

The Finance Admin Officer is responsible for providing support to the finance department in NASCP, by performing administrative tasks related to financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Handling basic/simple accounting duties like bookkeeping, filing of documents
• Ensure security, documentation of accounting documents, assets etc
• Maintain financial records and data base of NASCP
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assisting with payroll and tax-related tasks
• Ensure spreadsheet are accurate and enforce consistency
• Review and file payroll documents

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Admin, Economics or in any finance related profession.  

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in similar role or grant management of donor funds.
• Skilled in computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ability to operate Zoom, and data management systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work well with diverse people.
• Excellent English writing skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work effectively under pressure, including in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience in working with QBs and Navision accounting software is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in grant management of donor funds.

Deliverables:

• Maintain records of all financial transactions for the grant
• Provide audit support, providing the needed financial documents and responding to queries (quarterly and annual)
• Provide finance administrative support
• Collaborate with all members of the grant in provide financial insight

Contracting & Accountability:

• The officer will be accountable to the Head Finance and Accounts

Renumeration:

• S/he will be paid competitive fees for the agreed duration based on qualification and experience.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  14th December, 2023.