Finance Officer at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center - Finance
Employment Status: Full Time (Project)
Duration: Twenty-Two (22) Months

Description
Building Resilience Through Sustainable Agriculture Phase 2 Project:

• In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for prospective candidates for the project funded by European Union and German Government through GIZ (Journey to Self-Reliance - JSR). The position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing of petty cash transaction;
• Disbursing of funds to all participants during workshops;
• Handling of cash payments to all vendors/Staff
• Preparation of petty cash update and reports;
• Weekly cash reconciliation and replenishment;
• Scanning and filing financial documents into database and maintaining hard copies filling;
• Review of payment documents in relation to payment checklist;
• Keep petty cash funds in safe and provide periodic petty cash report.
• Raising of Payment Vouchers/Petty Cash Vouchers
• Day to day bank liaison and general finance and Admin duties
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Position Requirements

• BSc in Accounting/Banking and Finance with 3 years project experience
• Grant management experience for USAID projects
• Experience in the use of financial accounting software
• Experience in project finance, audit and project banking
• Knowledge of USAID financial regulations and ICT skills.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.