Accounting Bookkeeper at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities

• Monitors the Delegation financial needs and inform the accountant
• Imputation of the Bank Books (NGN & USD) expenses in the Sun System
• Does Weekly reconciliation of Bank with the accountant
• Reports any discrepancies to the Accountant
• Monitors and justifies the quarterly payments of office running costs and salary support (NIA)
• Ensures accurate filling of finance documents
• Ensures accurate disbursement of funds to the Nigerian Red Cross Society
• Replaces the Accountant when out of office.

Qualification and Experience

• University degree in Business Administration/Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years work experience, preferably in the non-profit sector
• Experience of project management an asset
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Advanced computer skills, particular MS Word and Excel
• Preparedness to travel and work all over Nigeria

Personal Requirements

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Ability to work independently and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate
• Team-work oriented with sound communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, confirmed organisational skills
• Sound empathy when dealing with people/beneficiaries
• Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes
• Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedures