PACT Nigeria Job for a Graduate Finance Assistant


Pact is an international non-governmental organization with headquarters in Washington DC, USA. Pact has been in Nigeria since 2005, and currently implements donor funded development projects in 4 States in the area of Health, integrating livelihoods, capacity development, and governance systems.
PACT is recruiting to fill the job position below:


Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location:
Abuja
Job Description

  • The Finance Assistant will assist in all areas of the Finance management.
Specific Duties
The specific duties to be carried out by the successful candidate are listed below:
  • Prepare and follow up with transactions to ensure that payments are accurately captured, timely and complete;
  • Reviews procurement and payment documents ensuring appropriate cost coding and accuracy;
  • Ensures timely payments to vendors and other project related expenses such as telephone, travel etc.
  • Provides support in preparation of bid analysis, negotiation memos, purchase orders and other procurement documents in accordance with Pact’s and donor policies and procedures.
  • Processing all staff expenses, ensuring follow-through and filing
  • Handles Petty cash
  • Preparation of schedule for monthly statutory deductions.
  • Reconciliation of monthly payroll deductions.
  • Reviews sub-grant and sub-award financial reports, taking initiative to resolve problems in accordance with policies and program objectives;
  • Follow-up with 3rd part transactions, ensuring that all related documentation are submitted such as TA for sub-awards, deposit slips are properly filed etc.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum B.Sc in Accounting or its equivalent is required. Chartered accountant qualifications a plus.
  • Knowledge of internal control systems and financial audit processes.
  • Advanced use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Power Point and MS Publisher.
  • Knowledge of OMB Circulars 110,122,133
  • Possession of 2 years of cognate experience in fund accounting. Experience with accounting standards/practices of international organization a strong plus.
  • Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems (QuickBooks and serenics), including payroll.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume/CV and cover letter on their suitability to: [email protected]

Note
  • All CV’s/resume/applications MUST be in either word format or PDF.
  • Applicants MUST indicate the position applied for on the SUBJECT of the mail.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline  1st December, 2016.