International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Job Vacancy for an Administrative Assistant/Accountant in Kano

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Kano Office is looking for a qualified candidate with the capacity to work autonomously to fill in the following interesting position:


Job Title: Administrative Assistant/Accountant
Location: Kano
Main Responsibilities:

• Knowledge and application of financial, and administrative procedures
• Follow up and process payments (cash and bank)
• Prepare monthly consolidation of accounts
• Estimate cash requirements for the month
• Ensure respect of financial procedures and guidelines
• Initiate bank payments according to ICRC procedures
• Prepare accounting documents for monthly closing
• Organize and follow-up the maintenance and repairs on premises and office equipment (photocopiers, telephones, faxes, etc.)

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• 2 years work experience in a similar field
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Proficient computer skills, especially MS Excel

Desired Personal Skills:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Team leadership and good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability, able to work overtime when needed

Method of Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address, not later than 20th June 2014

Attn. Administrator
ICRC ABUJA
31 Pope John Paul II Street, Maitama, Abuja
Tel No. 234 7064189002
OR

ICRC KANO
4 Miyangu Road Nassarawa, GRA, Kano
Tel No: 234 814 431 4503

Please clearly indicate “Admin Assistant/Accountant” on your envelope.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline 20th June 2014

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