State Accountant Job at Maternal Newborn and Child Health Innitiative - Nigeria

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Job Title: State Accountant

Location: Yobe, Nigeria

Project: DFID Program

Organisation: Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Innitiative

Recruiter: GRID Consulting Limited

The State Accountant will provide financial and accounting support to the office at the State levels. S/he will report directly to the State Team Manager on costing and disbursement of funds for programme activities; and to the Finance and Admin Manager for general coordination of programme funds from the states. This officer will operate an effective cash management system, manage and monitor all office running costs including petty cash disbursements and prepare monthly and annual financial reports to the STM.

Candidates should possess the following:

•   Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in accounting, finance or any related disciplines.

•   S/he must have a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in accounting or auditing in any organization.

•   A strong knowledge and hands-on use of Microsoft spreadsheet (Ms. Excel) and other computerized accounting soft-wares is essential for this position.

•   S/he must have good communication and inter-personal skills. Previous experience in a similar role and in a donor funded environment will be an added advantage.

Terms of Employment: These appointments will be for a short term contract up one year. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.

About the Organisation: The Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) initiative is a 5-year aid programme which operates alongside the PRRINN programme that focuses on strengthening routine immunization in four Northern Nigerian States. The MNCH programme aims to address the unacceptable high rates of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in selected Northern Nigerian States.

Procedure for Application:    

Interested and qualified applicant should apply online with a cover letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: Friday, 8th March 2013.

Interviews will commence thereafter.

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