Job Title: Accountant
Location: Calabar, Nigeria
Organisation: John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a US-based International Public Health Consulting Firm
The Accountant will be based in Calabar and will work under the guidance of the Associate Director Finance and Administration.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage the JSI field accounts system, review chart of accounts, and generate QuickBook (QB) reports as needed for project reporting, budgeting and forecasting
2. Regularly update QuickBooks, prepare bank account reconciliation and resolve account variances in compliance with ail US Government (USG) and JSI financial management and accounting policies and regulations
3. Process expense reports, travel advances and retirements; prepare vouchers, review receipts and other supporting documentation to ensure accuracy before forwarding for payment
4. 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
5. Ensure all financial transactions are completed accurately in full compliance with USG and JSI requirements, and within established timelines
6. Assist the Associate Director 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
7. Ensure timely and responsive communication with JSI HQ based field office support staff and assist in the development and monitoring of the project budget
8. Reconcile and track outstanding advances, update inventory logs, monitor projects expenses and track expenditures and accruals
9. Provide support and guidance to program and other administrative staff in accordance with JSI policy and procedures.
10. Travel to field offices, training sites and other field locations when required
11. Develop and maintain effective professional relationship with JSI's local banking institutions
12. Engage in financial and related tasks as required by the Associate Director Finance
Minimum Skills and Qualifications:
• Applicants for this position must be Nigerian nationals or residents who possess the following minimum qualifications:
• A degree in accounting and/or financial management
• At least 5 years of financial experience
• Experience with QuickBooks strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience and knowledge of Nigerian tax laws
• Financial experience with a USAID-funded project and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations will be an advantage
• Ability to take initiative and to work in teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The above position is full-time position. JSI offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history.
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume with the job location and salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume on or before 7th August, 2012.
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