Chief Accountant at USAID

Started by NJD, May 18, 2013, 04:31 AM

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CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Background

USAID's Monitoring and Evaluation Management Services H project is a five year USAID activity supporting performance

management and capacity building for USAID Nigeria and its implementing partners. It is currently seeking qualified candidate for the position of a Chief Accountant.

Job Summary

  • The Chief Account discharges his/her assignments under the guidance of the Chief of Party and Financial and Operations Manager.
  • She/he is responsible for preparing financial reports, tracking payments, supervising petty cash disbursements, analyzing expenditure and income, allocating account codes and postings into the QuickBooks.
Qualifications/Experience

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

  • Must have a Bsc or HND in Accounting, MBA or membership of ACA or CPA is an added advantage.
  • Must have at least 3 years of experience working in accounting/financial management for USAID or other international donor funded-projects.
  • Excellent organizational. oral and written communication skills in English
  • Excellent Finance, Accounting and Management analytical and problem solving skills
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Accounting Software, Microsoft Excel, word processing and database applications highly required
  • Ability to work as an integral part of a professional team, set priorities and handle a high volume of activities
  • Excellent professional references (minimum of 3)

Method of Application

Interested applicants for this position should submit a type-written application specifically addressing the minimum requirements as listed and current curriculum vitae listing all job responsibilities to jobapps@nigeriamems.com

Deadline: 28/05/2013

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