Recruitment For Graduate Accountant Assistant (Intern) at Africa Youth Growth Foundation


Africa Youth Growth Foundation is a regional Non-Governmental Organization in Abuja for youth growth, development and empowerment, with a mission of building an African society through constructive engagement with stakeholders expand opportunities for self-development and realization among the youth. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Accountant Assistant (Intern) Location: Abuja Job Description

  • Under the direction of the Director of Accounts, the Account Assistant shall assume responsibility for accounting in the foundation and ensure compliance with the contractual financial requirements of programs/projects.
  • Review the work of sub-grantees for accuracy and proper report content.
  • Support in proposal development in collaboration with proposal team.
  • Create, update, and maintain financial spreadsheets.
  • Develop budgets, including staff time allocations.
  • Work with team leads to resolve problems associated with monthly expenditures and life-of projects budgets.
  • Assist in accurate keeping of all books of account for the project, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
  • Work with the Director of Accounts to lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, fiscal year budgets including financial status of sub-projects account activities with accompanying bank documentation and receipts.
  • Assist the Director of Accounts and other supervisory staff in monitoring sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.
  • Monitor periodic expenditures of projects by analyzing financial data and producing periodic and ad hoc reports.
  • Function as support for processing cash advances, retirements, petty cash management and refunds made in favor of the foundation.
Requirements
  • B.S/B.A/HND in Accounting, Banking, and Finance or its recognized equivalent
  • Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in accounting related position.
  • Familiarity with non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.
Basic DNA:
  • Highly creative, innovative and can generate ideas.
  • Enjoys team spirit and collaboration.
  • Tolerant and respectful of other tribes, religion and nationality.
  • Open to learning.
  • Zero tolerance for norm and routine
  • Passionate about development and young people.
  • Self motivated and meets deadlines.
    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letters, CV's and recent passport photograph to: [email protected]   Application Deadline 21st May, 2018.