Finance Assistant Job at Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative - NURHI

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Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Benin and Zaria

Ogranisation: Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative – NURHI

The Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) seeks applications from qualified individuals to contribute to improved maternal health and reduced child mortality through increased contraceptive prevalence rate in selected urban areas in Nigeria. As part of its replication plans, NURHI Project is expanding its services to Benin and Zaria project sites with effect from August 2012.

Description:

The NURHI Field Office Finance Assistant, under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, and with technical guidance from the NURHI Finance and Administrative Director, is responsible for financial administration of the NURHI project field office activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Maintain the project field office petty cash and check books;

•   Prepare payments; ensure proper authorization for payments;

•   Supervise the processing of staff claims and advances retirements in addition to other financial and administrative supports for the field office in line with the project policy and procedures.

Skills:

•   Good problem-solving, analytical computing and independent thinking skills.

•   Strong working relationships and interpersonal communication skills

•   Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Education and/or Experience:

•   University degree or equivalent professional qualification in accounting, finance administration

•   3-5 years experience in financing administration, and or accounting.

Method of Application:

If you are interested in working with the organisation and your skills and capabilities match the job profile, submit your application now.

Apply with your CV and cover letter stating your preferred location in the letter.

English fluency (oral and written) and fluency in local language/dialect will be an added advantage for the NURHI field office positions.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Letters of application and CVs of interested candidates should be received on or before deadline.

Deadline: 27 July 2012.

Finance Assistant Job