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In Nigeria’s Benue State, services for mental and neurological disorders have historically been available through one tertiary facility and a small number of heavily overburdened community rehabilitation facilities run by local faith-based organisations. The Benue State Comprehensive Community Mental Health Programme (CCMHP) was initiated in 2011 as a ...
Location: Otukpo, Benue State
Contract duration: 1 year, with a possibility of renewal
Job summary
The Project Accountant is directly responsible for all financial and administrative tasks and procedures as well as the logistics of the CCMHP office, and ensures that internal control systems are kept in line with CCMHP financial regulations and international standards. S/he will work closely with the Project Finance Officer to drive best practices in financial management and administration, while supporting collaborating partners in improvement of own accounting systems.
S/he will be based in Otukpo, and will report directly to the Project Finance Officer.
Responsibilities
Accounting/Financial Recording:
- To prepare regular – monthly, quarterly and annual - finance reports on budget performance (income and expenditure overviews) and position of liquidity (bank and cash balances);
- Support the Project Finance Officer in preparing the Project Progress Report (PPR);
- To prepare budgets in coordination with management;
- To record and maintain financial transactions (accounting) including recording receipts and disbursements such as ledgers, cash books, vouchers and the likes in Quickbooks Accounting Software;
- To safeguard proper use of internal control procedures including the monthly reconciliation and control of bank and cash balances and reconciling data for recurring or special reports;
- To manage all petty cash transactions and maintain records of these disbursements and balance accounts as required;
- To maintain contacts with local banks for verifying accounts status, collecting bank statements, verifying currency exchange rates and similar direct transactions;
- Fill payment vouchers in and write down related cheques for different payments;
- Prepare required financial documentation for both internal (periodic) and external (annual) audits;
- Send reminders and follow up with staff as regards retirement and liquidation of advances;
- Supervise the up-to-date office inventory lists of fixed assets, especially equipment and furniture;
- Update the asset register on a regular basis;
- Support CCMHP’s procurement process;
- Participate in financial monitoring of CCMHP collaborating partners;
- Participate in partner capacity assessments and development.
Administration and logistics:
- To arrange and maintain proper filing system and archive;
- To coordinate office administrative and logistical tasks such as visa applications, work permit, tax exemption applications, domestic and international flights arrangements, accommodation, bookings, airport pick-ups, office purchases and transport / logistics of CCMHP staff and consultants as required.
Other duties:
- Ensure timely payment of office utility bills;
- Undertake any other assignments related to the position as requested.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The person should possess
- BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration, or relevant field.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in public, private and NGO accounting.
- Knowledge of NGO financial rules and regulations.
- Excellent knowledge of Quickbooks Accounting Software will be added advantage.
- Good working knowledge of accounting, financial analysis, budgeting procedures and cash/bank reconciliation.
- Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office programs, like Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Excellent analytical skills and sound judgment.
- Ability to carry out all assigned duties with minimum supervision.
- Ability to establish priorities according to workload, to plan and be able to deliver on deadlines.
- Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a small multicultural team environment.
- Must be person of dignity, trustworthy, and highly confidential in professional manner.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
Applicants should submit one page letter of motivation (using the position reference as subject) clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, with a Curriculum Vitae, copies of diplomas, three professional references and salary expectations by 11.59 pm on 15 October 2018 latest. All applications must be addressed to
The Programme Coordinator,
Comprehensive Community Mental Health Programme,
Near Archbishop’s Office,
Methodist Church Nigeria,
Otukpo,
Benue State.
Alternatively, interested persons could submit hard copies of their applications and relevant copies of their credentials at the CCMHP Office situated near the Archbishop’s House, Methodist Church Nigeria, Behind Jesus College, Otukpo.
Include your valid telephone number, e-mail address, and current contact address in your application.
Please, note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CCMHP is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to tribe, colour, religion, gender, age, citizenship, or disability status whether physical, sensory or mental disability. CCMHP is fully committed to child and vulnerable adult safeguarding aimed at preventing children and vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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