Finance and Administration Assistant – Jos Job at SFCG Nigeria

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Job Title: Finance and Administration Assistant

Location: Jos Nigeria  

Employer: Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Summary of SFCG Nigeria:

Since 2003, SFCG has worked through its multi-media division, Common Ground Productions, in Nigeria, from 2004 to 2008 producing and broadcasting a TV series targeting a youth audience. In 2010, SFCG began building its engagement in Nigeria, initiating a multi-year conflict transformation program, utilising media and support to civil society in order to expand and deepen the impact of the Common Ground approach in Nigeria. SFCG has established a permanent presence in Abuja as an operational base for a number of initiatives comprising the country program.  SFCG works to support peaceful resolution of conflict in the areas of Nigeria such as the Niger Delta and Jos.

SFCG-Nigeria recently began an 18-month project which focuses on Support in Promoting Building a Peace Architecture in Jos.

Summary of Position: The Finance and Administration Assistant will work closely with the Accountant to support the Jos Office's financial management, reporting, accounting, disbursements, and record keeping.

Responsibilities:

The Finance and Administration Assistant's duties will include, but not be limited to:

•   Maintain accurate and up-to-date  records of grant disbursements;

•   Prepare timely financial reports for donors and project management;

•   Assist the Finance and Administration Manager in maintaining systems to manage sub-grants and other financial relationships with partners according to donor and SFCG policies;

•   Accurately and promptly process all accounting transactions, including payroll and operating expenses, procurement, travel, consultant payments, vendor payments, charge backs and other operational expenses;

•   Review general ledger accounts regularly to ensure accurate postings;

•   Advise the Finance Unit on the status of Grants payables;

•   Maintain consistency in the application of accounting rules and procedures, including safeguarding of cash and checks;

•   Provide technical assistance to the finance staff  of partners (as needed) on keeping books of accounts and ensuring the efficient utilization of project funds through  SFCG's internal control system;  and

•   Assist with financial tasks such as ensuring proper documentation of vouchers and receipts, financial reporting, proper coding of expense, distribution payment, tracking petty cash distribution, and bank deposits.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Position Holder will possess:

•   A Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting;

•   A minimum of three (3) years' experience as an accountant;

•   A general grasp of Nigerian laws on labour, procurement, and severance issues;

•   Knowledge of United States, European and African major donor rules and regulations;

•   Computer literacy and word-processing skills essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and other accounting software;

•   Fluency in written and spoken English;

•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

•   The ability to prioritize a complex workload, handling multiple tasks and competing demands;

•   A commitment to the aims and values of SFCG; and

•   The ability to identify and solve problems on an immediate basis.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, with excellent benefits.

Application Hints: Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please.

Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: Wednesday, July 31,  2013.

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