World Bank Jobs in Nigeria: Accounting Assistants Wanted

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The World Bank, the leading multilateral institution in global economic development, is seeking applications for the position of an Accounting Assistant. This is a local position based in the Bank's office in Abuja, Nigeria

Job Title: E T Temporary
Job Reference: 102012
Job Family: Resource Management
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Language Requirements English [Essential]

The Accounting Assistant will be a member of the World Bank's Resource Management team recruited locally. The incumbent in this position works under the guidance of senior team members on detailed issues, using accuracy and attention to details) in order to meet the country office's need for timely processing and reporting of day-to-day RM work program. Uses working knowledge of daily Bank procedures to ensure day-to-day RM work program is completed effectively and efficiently, working as needed with others in the team or in other Bank units.

Duties and Accountabilities:
The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for:
Financial Accounting:
• Processes accurately and promptly all accounting transactions, including payroll, operating
expenses, procurement, travel, consultant payments, vendor payments, charge backs and
other office running expenses. Processes transactions in the Asset Management module for
office and residence inventories;
• Maintains accounts reconciled at any given point in time. Regularly reviews the open item
accounts and resolves any outstanding items; keeps relevant documents and invoices
systematically to fully support the accounts;
• Performs bank account reconciliation and reviews cash flow and replenishment needs.

Selection Criteria:
Academic Training and Experience: A relevant degree (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics).
Minimum of 3 years experience in a relevant field (e.g Accounting or Finance.) Preference will be given to candidates with 5 or more years of cognate experience.

Communication and Team Skills: High level of personal and professional integrity. Strong analytical skills and ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment. Result-oriented personality with proven problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with ability to prepare, present and discuss findings in written and oral form. Effective skills as an interlocutor in handling and facilitating client and inter-unit business relationships. Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment.

Method of Application:
For the full job description and selection criteria, qualified candidates are requested to submit the electronic application by visiting World Bank Job Site.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Qualified male and female candidates of diverse background (gender, religious, ethnic) are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 26th October, 2010.

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It is advisable to apply in time before the deadline.