Job Openings at Creative Associates International In Abuja
Creative Associates International Inc. is a dynamic and
fast-growing Professional Services firm that specializes in
international development in the areas of Education, Democratic
Transitions and Stabilization in post-conflict environments.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Abuja
Duration of Contracts: One year subject to availability of fund and with possibilities of making it a full time employment
Job Description
- The Finance Officer will assist the Finance Manager with
safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of Creative and
ultimately the U.S. Government or other donor against fraud, loss or
misuse.
- The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring that any money
expended in the field is done in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles, Creative financial management policy, and any
cost principles imposed by the donor agency.
- S/he is aware of, and adheres to, Creative’s procurement integrity standards in all activities.
Responsibilities
- Processing of check requests and wire transfers for payments to
vendors, staff and Grantees in compliance with the award and contract
agreements
- Data entry into Dynamics SL on a daily basis of Finance and Grants Related Transactions
- Making sure that the payments to Learning Facilitators are made
in time using etranzact Mobile money and Internet banking Platform.
- Draft quarterly financial reports and monthly ad hoc reports on
financial status of project expenses and budget information; submit to
the Finance Manager for review.
- Liaise with the Grants Manager in implementation of grants
mechanism and assist to assure the smooth operation of the mechanism
including the grant payments.
- Oversee project procurement in accordance with the project contract and USAID and Creative requirements and regulations
- Ensure Timely Monthly Remittances of Statutory deductions of
PAVE, Pensions, NHF, NSITF and WHT by Liaising with the respective
agencies FIRS, PFA, Federal Mortgage bank of Nigeria and Nigeria Social
Insurance TrustFund.
- Manage the Process of Clearing bills, payments, and vouchers
from Abuja office, in concert with the Finance Manager, affect the
transfer of project funds from the central account to field accounts.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree/HND Precisely B.Sc in Accounting, or Social Sciences.
- Professional Qualifications like ACCA, ACA. will be an added advantage
- Good problem Solving and Time Management skills with ability to Multitask
- Knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring and analysis.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories and practices.
- With minimal supervision, manage high volume work flow.
- Relevant Accounting software skills with proficiency in excel.
- 4+ years' experience in international development project financial management
- Knowledgeable about USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID funded projects is preferred.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills
Job Title: Grants Officer
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- The Grants Officer is responsible for assisting the Grants
Manager in monitoring and ensuring project compliance with the terms
and conditions of the Agreements.
- S/he also interacts with project technical staff in developing
and revising all templates for solicitations, local agreements, and
grants.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of procedures and templates to be
used for formulating, monitoring, and closing grants according to USAID
regulations and the projects Grants Manual.
- Coordinate and support project audits, grantor’s audit, or monitoring visits.
- Conduct educational and training workshops on proposal preparation and/or financial monitoring, as necessary
- Assist in updating and maintaining the Creative’s Integrated Management Database System (IDMS)
- Keep abreast of USAID regulations to assist staff in adhering
to the terms of the USAID agreements. Assist to provide ongoing
training for project staff on regulations (especially the FAR, AIDAR,
22CFR228, and OMB Circular A-122).
- Assist in developing solicitations, coordinate the evaluation
of applications, award grants, monitor and report on financial
activities as appropriate.
- Monitor grantee to ensure compliance with USAID regulation.
- Responsible for maintaining grant files and ensuring that they are always up-to-date
- Work with the Finance Manger to develop mechanisms for making payments and in accordance with USAID and Creative guidelines.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Management, or equivalent Degree with relevant experience.
- Significant experience in grants management and financial/operational systems, strongly preferred.
- Ability to determine the responsibility and grant-worthiness of
organizations through financial statements, audits and other
documentation presented in a proposal.
- Substantial experience working with PEPFAR/USAID-supported
projects and knowledge of USG regulations and procedures strongly
preferred.
- Fluency in English including speaking. writing, and reading, Fluency in reievant indigenous languages desirable.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to work with complex financial information.
- Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional
relationships with multiple donors, international NGOs and local CBOs.
- 2-4 years’ experience in grant management, including disbursements and reporting.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly to all Project NGOs.
Note
- There is no relocation allowance available for this position.
- If the instructions are not followed, the application will not be considered.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their brief Cover letters and CV's as one MS Word document or PDF to:
[email protected] Please specify the position for which you are applying in the subject line.
Application Deadline: Friday, 12th May, 2017.