Accountant – Jos Job at SFCG Nigeria

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Job Title: Accountant

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 Accountant, will be responsible for the Jos office grants and budget management, procurement, and will be the principle point of contact for partner's finance staff.

Responsibilities:

The Accountant's duties include, but are not limited to:

•   Oversee all project funds;

•   Manage financial systems and procedures;

•   Develop programme and operational budgets;

•   Manage multiple co-funded and project specific budgets;

•   Prepare financial forecasts and strategies;

•   Ensure that SFCG is in compliance under internal and international donor regulations;

•   Report to senior managers in programme on budget vs. actuals on a monthly basis;

•   Oversee human resources ensuring compliance under Nigerian law and conformity to SFCG's policies and procedures;

•   Manage internal and external audits;

•   Manage and support personnel; and

•   Respond to routine inquiries related to finance and administration.

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 university degree in accounting, economics or business administration;

•   5 years working for international NGO or similar in a finance and administration capacity;

•   Fluency in oral and written English;

•   A good grasp of mathematics and able to perform complex calculations around payments and financial operations with the aid of a calculator and computer programme (Microsoft Excel);

•   Experience managing human resource issues in Nigeria;

•   A strong knowledge of compliance regulations for European, African and United States donors;

•   Experience with budgeting and reporting to international donors;

•   Capacity to negotiate with partners and to make decisions affecting those partnerships;

•   Strong leadership and management skills; and

•   Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues and partners.

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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