Accountant Assistant at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Challenge TB
KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360). Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization. The project in Nigeria will be for a period of 16 months supporting 12 states in Nigeria for quality implementation of TB program.

The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient centered care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; to strengthen TB platforms.

Purpose of the position and organizational position

• The officer will assist in the management of field accounts.
• Monitor all travel & other advance accounts.
• Ensure that all project incurred expenses are timely paid and documented.
• Assist in annual audit process.
• Reports to Senior Program Manager and work in close collaboration with Senior Accountant at the central office in Abuja.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance and or Business management)
• At least 4 years of experience in Accounting and working in a project setting
• Demonstrable experience with accounting and financial reporting in USG supported projects
• Proficiency in the use of computer.

Common Requirements for the Position

• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• Self starter, team player, dynamic, solid open, flexible, absolute integrity, organisational awareness
• Understanding of cultural differences

What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offers

• A fixed-term contract for 15 months, with the intention to extend the contract based in availability of funding:
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• A salary dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.
• Full-time employment consist of 40 houses per week.