Job Title: Project Accountant
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employer: John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a US-based International Public Health Consulting Firm
Under the guidance of the Director Finance and Administration, the Project Accountant will manage JSI's field accounts system. S/he will be based in Abuja
Key Responsibilities:
• Process expense reports, travel advances and retirements; prepare vouchers, review receipts and other supporting documentation to ensure accuracy before forwarding for payment
• Ensure that timesheets for local project staff are properly completed, approved monthly, and maintain employee leave balances
• Prepare local staff payroll and accompanying schedules (tax,pension) and ensure compliance with all project legal requirements, including employee taxes, pension fund contributions and VAT exemptions
Minimum Skills and Qualification:
Applicants for this position should be Nigerian nationals or residents who possess the following minimum skills and qualification:
• Advanced (post B.A.) degree in accounting and/or financial management
• At least 3 years of financial experience
• Experience with QuickBooks strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience and knowledge of Nigerian tax laws.
Deadline: 18th July, 2013
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