John Snow, Inc. (JSI) Vacancy in Nigeria for a Project Accountant, January 2015
John Snow, Inc. (JSI)
is a US based international Public Health consulting firm and manages
two (2) projects/contracts through its integrated office in Abuja,
Nigeria. Through the Partnership for Supply Chain Management consortium,
JSI implements the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS)
project for
the US Government as part of the United States President's Emergency
Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The purpose is to establish and operate a
safe, secure, reliable and sustainable supply chain management system
to procure pharmaceuticals and other products needed for the care and
treatment of persons with HIV/AIDS and related infections.
JSI is recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Project Accountant
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
The Project Accountant will works under the guidance of the Associate
Director Finance and Administration and overall supervision of the
Director of Finance and Administration. Specific responsibilities will
include, but not limited to, the following:
- Manage the JSI field accounts system, review chart of accounts,
generate Quickbook reports as needed for project reporting, budgeting
and forecasting
- Regularly update QuickBooks, prepare bank account reconciliation
and resolve account variances in compliance with all US Government
(USG)and JSI financial management and accounting policies and
regulations
- Provide support and guidance to program and other administrative
staff in accordance with JSI policy and procedures, including
travelling to field offices, training sites and other field locations
when required
- Develop and maintain an effective professional relationship with JSI's local banking institutions
- Engage in other financial tasks as assigned
- Process expense reports, travel advances and retirements;
prepare vouchers, review receipts and other supporting documentation to
ensure accuracy before forwarding for payment
- Ensure that aU financial transactions are completed with high
degree of accuracy, in full compliance with USG and JSI requirements,
and within established timelines
- Assist the Director of Finance in the analysis, development, and
documentation of internal processes and controls and ensure compliance
with all USG and JSI financial management and accounting policies and
regulations
- Reconcile and track outstanding advances, update inventory logs, monitor project expenses and track expenditures and accruals
Minimum Skills and Qualification
Applicants for this position must possess the following minimum skills and qualification:
- B.Sc. degree in accounting or financial management
- 3-5 years financial management experience
- Experience with Quickbooks is strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
- Experience and knowledge of Nigerian tax laws
- Financial experience with a USAID-funded project and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations would be an advantage
- Excellent verbal and written English.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
Note: Only electronic applications will be accepted.
Please indicate the title of the position you are applying for in the
subject line of your e-mail. candidates with more than one application
will be disqualified.
Application Deadline 29th January, 2015.