Finance Assistant at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Position Overview

• The Finance Assistant (Global Funds) will assist in the Institute Global Funds’ payable and receivable functions such as the Preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions, journal vouchers, Bank Reconciliation statements, and entering financial records in the organization’s accounting software

Description and objectives:

• Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Officer, S/he will provide direct support to the Global Fund team and operations on the general management of all the Global Funds.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for entering financial information and maintaining financial records in the organization’s accounting software
• Administration of payments (Preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions, etc.)
• Maintenance of cash books
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Preparation and capturing of monthly journal vouchers for the reports of Sub Recipients and other implementing partners
• Custody of cheques books, vouchers/support documents, and transfer instructions to bank(s)
• Proper filling (& custodian) of retirements and support documents of treatment centers & laboratories and other implementing partners on a monthly basis
• Remittance of WHT on a monthly basis

Required competencies:

Core requirements:

• Applicants should be able to work with little or no supervision and under pressure;
• Good working knowledge of Sage 300 ERP;
• Analytical mind and fluency in written and oral communication;
• Ability to relate with subordinates, colleagues, and superiors
• Should also be prepared for occasional traveling outside his base at Abuja
• Possess managerial and supervisory skills and should be able to multitask.
• Innovative with a sound mind.

Education and Experience:

•  Possession of a B.Sc in Accountancy or any of the Social Sciences or a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy.
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience in an International NGO or Grants operational environment is required.