Job Vacancy for Project Accountant at John Snow Inc (Nigeria)

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John Snow Inc. (JSf) is a US based international public health firm managing four (4) supply chain management-related projects – the USAID/DELIVER PROJECT, SCMS Project and two Global Fund projects through its integrated offices in Abuja Nigeria.

JSI is seeking to fill the following positions in the Abuja office to provide support for activities being implemented by JSI in Nigeria.

Position: Project Accountant

Responsibilities:
JSI is recruiting for a Project Accountant position, to be based in Abuja. The Project Accountant will be responsible for the following:
• Responsible for processing expense reports, travel advances and retirements; preparing vouchers, reviewing receipts and other supporting documentation, updating inventory logs, tracks project expenditures to ensure accuracy.
• Manages the JSI field accounts system. review chart. of accounts, generate QB reports as needed for project reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Responsible for regular updates to QuickBooks, preparing bank account reconciliation and resolving account variances in compliance with all US Government (USG) and JSI financial management and accounting policies and regulations.
• Responsible for preparing local staff payroll and accompanying schedules ensuring that timesheets for local project staff are properly completed, approved monthly, and maintaining employee leave balances.
• Assist Director of Finance in the analysis, development, and documentation of internal processcs and controls and ensures that all financial transactions are completed with high degree of accuracy, in full compliance with USG and JSI financial management requirements, and accounting policies and regulations.
• Ensures timely and responsive communication with the JSI HQ based field office support staH: and assists with the development and monitoring of the project budget.
• Provide support and guidance to Program and other administrative staff in accordance with JSI policy and procedures.
• Travels to field offices, training sites and other field locations when required
• Develops and maintains an effective professional relationship with JSI's local banking institutions.
• Engages in financial and related tasks as required by the Director of Finance

Supervision and Reporting: The Accountant will work under the guidance of the Director Finance and Administration, who is his/l1er supervisor.

Qualifications:
Applicants for this position should be Nigerian nationals or residents who possess the following minimum qualifications:
• Advanced (post B.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 required.
• Experience and knowledge of Nigerian tax laws.
• Financial experience with a USAJD-funded project and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations would be an advantage,
• Is able to take initiative and to work in teams.
• Excellent verbal and written English

How to Apply:
This is full-time position based in Abuja; Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history. JSI offers excellent benefits.

Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume bye-mail to recruitment@ng.jsi.com.

Salary requirement should be included with application. Be sure to write position applied for in the subject line of your e-mail.

Application Deadline: 3rd June 2010